Refreshing Lettuce Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
Main ingredient
Lettuce
Total time
Ingredients
1 head of crisp lettuce (e.g., Romaine, Butter, or Green Leaf)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Preparation steps
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves under cold running water. Gently pat them dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the lettuce in the salad bowl. Gently toss the lettuce with the dressing until all the leaves are lightly coated. Serve immediately.