Thank god it is Friday! I have been fighting off a cold and that mixed with the time change made for a long week! It is time for some relaxation! Is anyone doing anything fun for St. Patt’s?
After this weekend of drinking and heavy eating I think you should make this salad. Maybe for lunch on Monday? It is light and healthy so a great way to get you back on track. A lot of people know butter lettuce because of lettuce wraps. The silky yet firm texture makes a great little wrap for things like chicken or veggies.
I recently purchased butter lettuce (also known as Boston, Boston Bibb, Bibb) and decided to make a light and healthy salad with it. I am now officially in love with this lettuce. I have had it before in salads but forgot how great the texture is.
I am on a Spring kick now and even though it is still 35 degrees in Chicago (last year it was in the 70’s for St. Patrick’s Day!) I am eating springy foods. This salad is light and has the flavors of avocado, oranges, red onion to compliment the butter lettuce with a light lime vinaigrette to top it off.
Inspiration from Cooking Light Magazine
Julia
This salad looks really refreshing. I’ve never tried the avocado/orange combo but I love the idea. And red onion + avocado is just amazing…!! Perfect for lunch 🙂
Thanks Marie. I liked the avocado and orange together. I hadn’t tried it before making this salad. I hope you like it.
I love this pretty simple salad, I’ve been picking up more butter lettuce lately, it’s a nice change up from my usual romaine. Looks delicious.
Butter lettuce is the best–I think it is better than romaine (depending on what type of salad you are making).
Delicious looking salad, all creamy soft. Lovely photos too!