Asparagus And Butterhead Lettuce Salad Recipe

Name: Asparagus And Butterhead Lettuce Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb.); 2 heads butterhead lettuce such as Boston or Bibb (see Notes); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly shredded lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard; 4 ounces perlini mozzarella (tiny balls; see Notes); 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb.)
2 heads butterhead lettuce such as Boston or Bibb (see Notes)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly shredded lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
4 ounces perlini mozzarella (tiny balls; see Notes)
2 tablespoons pine nuts

1
Hold the end of an asparagus stalk and bend until it snaps off. Repeat with remaining stalks and discard woody ends. Slice trimmed spears on the diagonal into 1/8-in. lengths, leaving tips about 1 in. long.
2
Remove and discard outer leaves of lettuce heads. Tear remaining leaves into bite-size pieces. Rinse and dry. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, lemon zest, pepper, and dry mustard until creamy-looking.
4
In a large bowl, toss lettuce with 3 tbsp. dressing. Divide lettuce among 4 salad plates. Toss asparagus pieces with remaining dressing and spoon over lettuces, dividing evenly. Sprinkle salads with perlini and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

298

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb.), 2 heads butterhead lettuce such as Boston or Bibb (see Notes), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Asparagus And Butterhead Lettuce Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus And Butterhead Lettuce Salad

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