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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 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 shrimp salad

Iceberg Shrimp Salad

Made with fresh chives, salt and pepper, iceberg lettuce, cocktail sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, small shrimp


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic tossed salad

Classic Tossed Salad

This recipe is more like the ultimate tossed salad! It has two kinds of lettuce, feta and romano cheese, black olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, and mushrooms.


Time:   under 30 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 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

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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 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 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 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 apple bacon salad

Apple Bacon Salad

A light and flavorful salad made with torn lettuce, apples, croutons, green onions, cooked bacon, and a light oil and lemon juice dressing.

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 crunchy tossed salad

Crunchy Tossed Salad

Made with almonds, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, black pepper, iceberg lettuce, tomato, green onions, chow mein noodles


Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 tossed salad with orange vinaigrette

Tossed Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

Made with sugar, white vinegar or cider vinegar, orange juice, mixed salad greens, strawberries, mandarin orange sections, red onion, vegetable oil, orange peel


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwestern tossed salad

Southwestern Tossed Salad

Made with tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, Cotija cheese, olive oil, lime peel, lime juice or rice vinegar, cumin, brown sugar, salt


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, pear, and asiago cheese salad

Arugula, Pear, And Asiago Cheese Salad

Made with toasted walnuts or pecans, arugula, olive oil, salt, black pepper, pears, Asiago cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian tossed salad

Asian Tossed Salad

Made with black pepper, salad oil, Accent seasoning mix, vinegar, lettuce, chicken flavored Ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, almonds, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for romaine with anchovy caper vinaigrette

Romaine With Anchovy Caper Vinaigrette

Made with salt and pepper, capers, fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, anchovy fillets, fennel seeds, olive oil, romaine lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss cashew tossed salad

Swiss Cashew Tossed Salad

Made with Swiss cheese, cashew halves, white vinegar, sugar, prepared mustard, onion, salt, vegetable oil, poppy seeds, romaine lettuce


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 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 creole spinach salad

Creole Spinach Salad

Made with hot pepper sauce, spinach, red onion, whole wheat bread, pecans, nonfat yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Creole seasoning

Method:   oven
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 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 autumn fruit & nut salad

Autumn Fruit & Nut Salad

Made with orange juice, sugar, Romaine lettuce, apple, pear, tangerine, Swiss cheese, cashew halves, hazelnuts, dried cranberries


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garden salad with creamy lemon dressing

Garden Salad With Creamy Lemon Dressing

Made with vegetable oil, water, lemon juice, romaine lettuce, cucumber, thinly sliced carrot, green onions, cherry tomatoes, sour cream, Parmesan cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for greek rice salad with lemon pepper chicken

Greek Rice Salad With Lemon Pepper Chicken

Made with sugar, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, chicken breast halves, white rice, cucumber

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for confetti tossed salad

Confetti Tossed Salad

Made with sauerkraut, mandarin oranges, apple, dried cranberries, pecan, raspberries, cheddar cheese, olive oil, cider vinegar, raspberry jam


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado smoked salmon and spinach salad

Avocado Smoked Salmon And Spinach Salad

Made with tarragon, smoked salmon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, avocados, baby spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tossed salad with creamy garlic dressing

Tossed Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing

Made with lettuce, red wine vinegar, water, onion, garlic, sugar, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for greek village salad

Greek Village Salad

Made with lemon juice or red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, feta cheese


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




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