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Boston Lettuce with Radishes and Lemon Dressing

3.3

(3)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Ingredients

10 radishes
2 heads Boston lettuce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons sugar
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut radishes into very thin slices (preferably using a manual slicer). Tear large lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces, leaving smaller leaves whole, and in a large bowl toss all lettuce with radishes.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, shallot, sugar, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss until combined well.

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