Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCotton RowButter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Butter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Inspired by Cotton Row
Time15m
Serves4

bosc pear, star ruby grapefruit, radish, pistachio, dijon vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Carefully separate the leaves of the butter lettuce and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel or salad spinner. Place the leaves in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Pear and Grapefruit

    Core the Bosc pear and slice it into thin wedges. Peel the star ruby grapefruit and segment it, removing any seeds.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Radishes

    Thinly slice the radishes using a sharp knife or mandoline.

  4. 4

    Combine the Ingredients

    Add the sliced pear, grapefruit segments, and radish slices to the bowl with the butter lettuce.

  5. 5

    Add Pistachios

    Sprinkle the pistachios over the salad.

  6. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your favorite Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.

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