THE TENDER FLAVOR OF BUTTER LETTUCE, often called Boston or bibb lettuce, is celebrated in this simple salad. We find locally grown butter lettuce from May through October, but it’s also available year-round from slightly farther afield. Herbs, oranges, and olives complete this light and luscious salad.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Lemon Vinaigrette
Preparation
Step 1
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Mix the orange segments with the sugar in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Combine the orange segments, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, green onions, croutons, basil, mint, and vinaigrette.
Step 3
Divide the lettuce mixture evenly among chilled salad plates. Top each with cheese and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Lemon Vinaigrette
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and olive oil. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, as needed.
