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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 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 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 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 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

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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 angus barn's spinach salad

Angus Barn's Spinach Salad

Made with poppyseed dressing, croutons, spinach, purple onion, eggs, mushrooms, bacon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach salad with roasted beets and feta

Spinach Salad With Roasted Beets And Feta

Made with beets, water, sherry vinegar, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, baby spinach, red onion, feta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 warm greek rice salad

Warm Greek Rice Salad

Made with rice, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, red bell pepper, Dijon mustard, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 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 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 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 strawberry ramen romaine salad

Crunchy Strawberry Ramen Romaine Salad

Made with fresh strawberries, ramen noodles, walnuts, butter, vegetable oil, sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, romaine lettuce, green onions

Method:   stovetop
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 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 arugula salad with pomegranate-raspberry vinaigrette

Arugula Salad With Pomegranate-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Made with mandarin orange slices, red onion, pomegranate, olive oil, raspberry vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, arugula


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 mandarin spinach salad with basic french dressing

Mandarin Spinach Salad with Basic French Dressing

Made with sugar, paprika, spinach, mandarin oranges, green onions, bacon, almonds, mustard, black pepper


Time:   30-60 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 polynesian spinach salad

Polynesian Spinach Salad

Made with powdered sugar, vegetable oil, fresh spinach, Bibb lettuce, naval oranges, flaked coconut, peanuts, white vinegar


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 greek lamb salad with yogurt dressing

Greek Lamb Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Made with salt, fresh rosemary, garlic, lamb leg sirloin chops, fresh spinach, garbanzo beans, cucumber, plain low-fat yogurt, green onions

Method:   oven
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 mediterranean salad

Mediterranean Salad

Made with garlic, lemon juice, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, onion, radishes, parsley, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 west coast cobb salad

West Coast Cobb Salad

Made with walnuts, Monterey Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast or roast turkey, tomato, avocado, carrot, red onion, eggs, turkey bacon


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cranberry, goat cheese and avocado salad

Cranberry, Goat Cheese And Avocado Salad

Made with cranberry juice, orange juice, romaine lettuce, avocados, dried cranberries, honey roasted cashews, goat cheese, oil, white vinegar


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




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