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Lettuce Salads

Lettuce Salads

There are hundreds of varieties of lettuce available, some more common than others. Butterhead lettuce includes varieties like Boston and Bibb and has very tender leaves. Crisphead is exactly as it says - crisp! The most common is iceberg which is the lettuce used in wedge salads. Leaf lettuce (or green lettuce) has curly leaves like oak leaf or salad bowl. Lastly is Romaine which has a central rib and crisp long leaves.

Many lettuce based salads have made a real name for themselves. Cobb, Caesar, and chef salads are all standards on restaurant menus and recipes for those favorites can all be found here. Since lettuce itself has a simple flavor you can really change the salad by the other ingredients you add or the dressing you put on it. We have salads that include everything from cranberries to peanuts to pumpkin. Salads can be as hearty or as light as you wish making them ideal for an entree or a first course.



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recipe for avanti's grilled chicken caesar salad

Avanti's Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

If there's one ingredient that could enhance your recipes in a big way, it's anchovies. They're the real secret to Avanti's chicken Caesar, adding an unmistakably...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled steak caesar salad

Grilled Steak Caesar Salad

If you want to turn a side Caesar into a full-out lunch or dinner, adding grilled steak slices is a power move. Meaty sirloin works beautifully with the creamy dressing and...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for confetti tossed salad

Confetti Tossed Salad

Give your meals a cheerful jolt with this confetti tossed salad. It balances tang, sweetness, and crunch in ways that'll make any salad skeptic rethink their position on...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for greek salad with avocado and dill

Greek Salad with Avocado and Dill

This Greek salad packed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta makes for a delicious lunch to power you through the rest of the day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tossed salad with orange vinaigrette

Tossed Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

Fresh, zesty, and full of color, this tossed salad with orange vinaigrette is perfect for a light lunch or as a vibrant side dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for caesar's bar and grill caesar salad

Caesar's Bar And Grill Caesar Salad

It's probably worth taking a look at a Caesar salad from a place with Caesar in the name. In fact, with the coddled egg on top of the salad it's hard to not pay...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crunchy tossed salad

Crunchy Tossed Salad

A refreshing tossed salad featuring crispy iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and green onions. Topped with crunchy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and toasted sesame seeds for...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asian tossed salad

Asian Tossed Salad

If you're craving a salad that's anything but bland, this Asian Tossed Salad is your answer. It mixes up familiar flavors while keeping it refreshing and fun.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pan-seared chicken caesar with homemade croutons

Pan-Seared Chicken Caesar With Homemade Croutons

This Caesar pulls all the stops. Homemade French bread croutons, thin-sliced chicken breast, and a zippy lemon garlic dressing with anchovy paste...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jerri's signature caprese salad

Jerri's Signature Caprese Salad

Aged balsamic vinegar lends a zesty tease on top of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Jerri's signature is pre-soaking the onions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for iceberg wedge salad with bacon blue cheese dressing

Iceberg Wedge Salad With Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing

Made with iceberg lettuce, green onions, green olives, mayonnaise, blue cheese, milk, lemon juice, onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster caesar salad

Lobster Caesar Salad

Surf and turf salad? You bet. With lobster, bacon, and parmesan, this salad is fit for a king (or Roman dictator). Caesar would be proud of his name (and his dressing) being...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for iceberg wedges with thousand island dressing

Iceberg Wedges With Thousand Island Dressing

Made with iceberg lettuce, black pepper, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, chutney sauce or pureed chutney, lemon juice, cayenne pepper...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tossed salad with creamy garlic dressing

Tossed Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing

Let's talk about a salad that knows how to party. This tossed delight, drizzled with a creamy garlic dressing, has all the essential moves to keep it fresh and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lettuce wedge salad

Lettuce Wedge Salad

Made with basil, iceberg lettuce, garlic, bacon, onion, buttermilk, sour cream, Ranch salad dressing mix, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun chicken caesar salad

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad

Caesar has been eagerly awaiting a Cajun twist. Seasoned chicken, bacon, and parmesan combine with some simply dressed romaine for a zesty salad that could even be a meal in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for updated iceberg salad

Updated Iceberg Salad

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, blue cheese, chives, salt, black pepper, iceberg lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili-lime corn and spinach salad

Chili-Lime Corn And Spinach Salad

Made with chili powder, salt, ginger root, garlic, oil, lime juice, corn, sliced mushrooms, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled chicken caesar salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Adding grilled chicken breast to the recipe turns this Caesar from a side salad into the main event.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for romaine and spinach salad with cider house dressing

Romaine and Spinach Salad with Cider House Dressing

Made with white wine vinegar, dried cranberries, lemon juice, apple cider, walnut, sugar, romaine lettuce, spinach, Granny Smith apple, Red Delicious...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for claim jumper crunchy spinach salad

Claim Jumper Crunchy Spinach Salad

Made with Roma tomato, crispy shallot and green onion, sesame seeds, spinach, pecan brittle, fried angel hair pasta, fried wonton strips, feta cheese, red onion...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek salad with marinated radishes and feta cheese

Greek Salad With Marinated Radishes And Feta Cheese

Made with garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, radishes, country bread, olive oil, salt, lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic greek salad

Classic Greek Salad

Made with white wine vinegar, tomatoes, Spanish onion, cucumber, green bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gorgonzola walnut salad

Gorgonzola Walnut Salad

Made with walnuts - coarsely chopped, romaine lettuce - coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, olive oil, Gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil - fresh, coarsely chopped


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden salad mix

Olive Garden Salad Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato, mixed salad greens, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, croutons


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for layered spinach salad

Layered Spinach Salad

Made with sugar, sour cream, Romano cheese, bacon, fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion, frozen peas, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spinach rice salad

Spinach Rice Salad

Made with green onion, rice, salt, water, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, turmeric, spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach caesar salad

Spinach Caesar Salad

Made with croutons, salt and pepper, baby spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red onion spinach & tomato salad

Red Onion Spinach & Tomato Salad

Made with prepared horseradish, black pepper, vinegar, fresh spinach, tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, salt, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for athenian salad

Athenian Salad

Made with Greek or ripe green olives, lettuce, romaine lettuce, radishes, cucumber, scallions, olive or vegetable oil, wine vinegar, salt, dried oregano


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for romaine and fruit salad with citrus poppy seed vinaigrette

Romaine And Fruit Salad With Citrus Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Made with orange juice, white wine vinegar, green onions, sugar, salt, oil, poppy seed, romaine lettuce, honeydew melon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek salad with mint dressing

Greek Salad With Mint Dressing

Made with red wine vinegar, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, anchovy fillets, kalamata olives, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for greek chopped salad

Greek Chopped Salad

Made with white wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, bell pepper, red onion, fresh fennel bulb, feta cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baby spinach salad with blueberries and walnuts

Baby Spinach Salad With Blueberries And Walnuts

Made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, feta cheese, blueberries, walnuts, red onion, baby spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arugula salad with strawberry rhubarb vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with Strawberry Rhubarb Vinaigrette

Made with fresh rhubarb, shallots, sugar, red wine vinegar, canola oil, Dijon mustard, arugula, fresh strawberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spring mix salad

Spring Mix Salad

Made with dried basil, dried oregano, garlic salt, mixed salad greens, avocado, tomato, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, olive oil, white vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bean sprout spinach salad

Bean Sprout Spinach Salad

Made with olive oil, sugar, cider vinegar, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, fresh spinach, bean sprouts, bacon, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mixed green salad with goat cheese

Mixed Green Salad With Goat Cheese

Made with black pepper, salt, mixed salad greens, goat cheese, pine nuts, wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for la parma house salad

La Parma House Salad

Made with pickled or roasted bell pepper strips, romaine lettuce, red onion, black olives, green olives, tomato, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roast duck salad with watercress and mandarin orange

Roast Duck Salad With Watercress And Mandarin Orange

Made with shallot, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, salt, honey, sesame oil, roast duck, watercress


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spago's lobster cobb salad

Spago's Lobster Cobb Salad

Made with balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, walnut oil, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, haricots verts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roasted beet salad with arugula

Roasted Beet Salad With Arugula

Made with goat cheese, baby beets, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, arugula

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tossed salad with strawberries and poppy seed dressing

Tossed Salad With Strawberries And Poppy Seed Dressing

Made with poppy seeds, whole milk, romaine lettuce, strawberries, Bermuda onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach strawberry salad with pomegranate vinaigrette

Spinach Strawberry Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Made with salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pomegranate, baby spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, cashews


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crunchy romaine salad

Crunchy Romaine Salad

Made with unsalted butter, sugar, canola oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper, ramen noodles, pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caesar salad with red chile croutons and spicy caesar dressing

Caesar Salad with Red Chile Croutons and Spicy Caesar Dressing

Made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, black pepper, chipotle chilies, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, lime juice, capers, anchovy...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry spinach salad

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Made with Dijon mustard, lime juice, spinach, dried cranberries, red onion, bacon, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sioux lookout's strawberry spinach salad

Sioux Lookout's Strawberry Spinach Salad

Made with red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, poppy seeds, green onion, salt, paprika, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baby field greens and pear salad with gorgonzola vinaigrette

Baby Field Greens and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette

Made with pear, baby greens, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, shallot, Gorgonzola cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blt salad with basil mayo dressing

BLT Salad With Basil Mayo Dressing

Made with cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bacon, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, fresh basil, French bread, salt, black pepper, canola oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach salad with orange buttermilk dressing

Spinach Salad With Orange Buttermilk Dressing

Made with garlic, orange juice drink mix, Mandarin orange, red onion, spinach, buttermilk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for healthy romaine salad

Healthy Romaine Salad

Made with rice vinegar, olive oil, romaine lettuce, orange, green onions, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crunchy salmon and spinach salad

Crunchy Salmon And Spinach Salad

Made with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, avocado, salmon fillet, spinach, green leaf lettuce, Maui sweet onion, Roma tomatoes, carrots, mandarin oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for romaine and gorgonzola salad with candied walnuts

Romaine and Gorgonzola Salad With Candied Walnuts

Made with water, canola oil, spring mix lettuce salad, Romaine lettuce, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, Fuji or Gala apple, Gorgonzola or Blue...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas spinach salad

Christmas Spinach Salad

Made with Dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, baby spinach, avocado, red onion, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, cranberry juice concentrate


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach salad with blue cheese and bacon

Spinach Salad With Blue Cheese And Bacon

Made with blue or feta cheese, red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, fresh spinach, mushrooms, bacon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pear roquefort spinach salad with glazed pecans

Pear Roquefort Spinach Salad With Glazed Pecans

Made with raspberry vinaigrette, pecans, baby spinach, pears, roquefort cheese, avocado, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fancy green salad

Fancy Green Salad

Made with dried cranberries, blue cheese, sunflower kernels, olive oil, raspberry vinegar, sugar, green onion, poppy seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes




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