Best Boston Lettuce And Red Onion Salad Recipes

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BOSTON LETTUCE WITH SHAVED PARMESAN



Boston Lettuce with Shaved Parmesan image

Sometimes the best salad is the simplest one -- this dish features buttery Boston lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and a classic vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds (4 heads) Boston lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup shaved (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to serve.)
  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce with dressing and 3/4 cup cheese; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates, and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, cleaned
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake until contents are well combined.
  • Break the lettuce into leaves and place on 4 plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with capers.

BOSTON LETTUCE AND RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large or 2 small heads Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, preferably flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut away the core of the lettuce. Remove the leaves. Rinse and pat dry. Put leaves into a salad bowl and add onion and parsley.
  • Put the vinegar in a bowl and add salt and pepper. Start beating while gradually adding the oil. Pour the sauce over the salad and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 227 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BOSTON LETTUCE AND ENDIVE SALAD



Boston Lettuce and Endive Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large heads Belgian endive
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 head Boston lettuce cleaned, rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons chopped fresh scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil or parsley

Steps:

  • Trim off the bottom of the endives, cut them into inch-long pieces or cut them lengthwise into thin shreds. Drop the pieces into cold water to keep them from turning dark. Drain, spin or pat dry.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend well with a wire whisk, then add the oil slowly to form an emulsion.
  • Place the salad greens, the scallions and chervil into the salad bowl and toss well with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CELERY



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Enliven a lettuce salad with crisp celery.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large head Boston lettuce (about 1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces
2 celery stalks, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and celery; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH AND BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD



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Most of the work for this salad can be done ahead. I have made it a few times and my family and guests really enjoyed it. I got the recipe from the Canadian Living Barbecue plus Cookbook Summer 2005.

Provided by Heather in Barrie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups Baby Spinach
4 cups torn boston lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions or 1/2 cup radish
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1/3 cup havarti cheese (optional) or 1/3 cup goat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
1/4 cup oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss spinach with lettuce. Top with onion and mushrooms. (Salad may be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours).
  • Mix together dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over greens. Add cheese and nuts if using. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.2

ORANGE-ONION LETTUCE SALAD



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Attractive and a little different, this pretty salad is a standard for special occasions at our house. A pleasant poppy seed dressing, sweet citrus sections, tangy red onion slices and mild lettuce blend deliciously.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 heads Bibb lettuce, torn
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce on six salad plates. Top with oranges and onion rings. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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