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Simple Spring Green Salad

By Melissa Roberts

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Simple Spring Green SaladJonny Valiant

Salads don't always need vinegar or lemon juice. A mix of Boston and Bibb lettuce, seasoned with only good olive oil and salt, goes well with the more piquant dishes in this menu.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

7 to 8 ounces Boston lettuce (2 heads), torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound Bibb lettuce (2 heads), large leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine lettuces in a large bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

  2. What to drink:

    Step 2

    Yarden Galilee
    Cabernet Sauvignon

TagsSaladLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessEasterSpringGourmet
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