Mother's day is this Sunday. Are you planning anything special? A mother's day brunch? Or perhaps a mother's day tea? In either case, a salad with crispy butter lettuce and this bright, lemony mint vinaigrette.
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2/3 cup high quality olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1-1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or less if you prefer)
- 1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional - see note below)
- 2 heads butter lettuce
- 1/2 to 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
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You can make the dressing up to a week ahead. I like to use mason jars for everything - and it's the perfect vessel for a homemade salad dressing.
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It's pretty easy. Make sure the garlic and mint are minced as small as possible.
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Put all the ingredients in a half-pint jar and shake - shake - shake. This is not a thick dressing. The consistency is more like a simple oil and vinegar.
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Put the lid on tight and store in the refrigerator.
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Lay a couple whole leaves on the edge of the salad bowl.
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On top, place more lettuce that has been torn into bite size pieces. Be gentle when you tear - butter lettuce bruises easily.
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Place some cherry tomatoes, thin sliced cucumbers and sweet onion on the salad.
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Add some dressing and toss. Goes great with tea sandwiches for the party!
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NOTE: My niece tried this and said my recipe was good, but it needed something sweet. She add a bit of balsamic vinegar and she was right!! SO much better!!