Red Tipped Leaf Lettuce Salad Recipes

RED LEAF AND MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Stir in onion. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Pat the lettuce dry with clean paper towels or spin the rinsed pieces in the salad spinner until dry.
• Put the clean, dry,torn lettuce in a large glass salad bowl.
• Sprinkle the chopped cucumber, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese over the lettuce pieces.
• Do not toss yet.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving toss the salad with the dressing and serve chilled.
• As an added touch chill your salad bowls in the freezer so they will be well chilled for a more special presentation.
• Enjoy !

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from oranges. Carefully cut each segment away from membranes, collecting juice and segments in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes before discarding. Drain segments, and set aside, reserving juice for another use.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuces and radicchio; toss with vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter, top with reserved orange segments, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

RED TIPPED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, mix salad oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and mustard in a small bowl and whisk together with a fork.
• Pour dressing, seeds and fruit over the lettuce and/or spinach just before serving and toss it all to combine. Do not put the dressing on the salad until just before you serve it because it will wilt!
• IMPORTANT NOTE: ALTHOUGH the original recipe here calls for both celery salt AND regular salt, it is too much. Unless you really like salt, just use the celery salt amount!

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the Mayonnaise, Vinegar and Sugar into a bowl and stir until mixed --
• Place in the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to blend and to allow time for the sugar to dissolve --
• Remove the individual leaves from the main plant -- Do not cut, pull them apart --
• Rinse each leaf under cold water and shake excess water off the leaves --
• Remove the tender portion of the leaf from the stalk and discard the stalk --
• 'Tear' leaves into whatever size you think will fit into your mouth --
• This is enough dressing for about half a large bunch of lettuce -- Remaining lettuce can be stored in the refrigerater, covered, for use tomorrow --
• Start by tossing a third or so of the lettuce with the dressing and add lettuce until the lettuce is coated well with the dressing -- (you don't want a pool of sauce in the bottom of the bowl but you want the lettuce well coated) --
• This is best if the lettuce is mixed with the dressing just prior to eating -- The flavor won't change but the lettuce tends to get soggy after about an hour after mixed with the dressing -- .

SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
• Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

RED-LEAF LETTUCE WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Stir together shallot and vinegar and let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in mustard, oil, kosher salt, and pepper to taste until blended. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and toss with shallot vinaigrette.

RED LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• There will be more than enough dressing and pecans if you use 2 bundles of red lettuce.
• You can adjust accordingly.
• Crumble noodles and cover noodles and pecans with 3-4 T butter.
• Toast in oven until brown.
• (They can burn easily so keep an eye on them).
• Mix all together right before serving.
• The pecans and noodles can get soft if they are left in for an extended amount of time.
• Also, the dressing doesn't need to be refrigerated.
• It will start to solidify if it is chilled.
• Option- Last time I made it I added crumbled bleu cheese and it was wonderful in it.

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces to make about 4 cups and add green onions slices.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over lettuce and toss, or serve on the side if you prefer. Refrigerate leftovers.
• FOR VARIATION: you can also make the dressing for this salad, mixing 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 or 2 tablespoons salad dressing or mayo and 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar, (according to your taste), 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper, and serve with 6 cups torn leaf lettuce washed and dried. Refrigerate leftovers.

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Gently wash and dry lettuce. Place in a salad bowl or on individual plates, then top with onions and eggs.
• Combine the remaining ingredients with a whisk, adjusting sugar to tartness of vinegar.
• Whip until quite foamy then pour over salad. Sprinkle with chives.