Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOuzo BayButter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Butter Lettuce Salad Recipe

Inspired by Ouzo Bay
Time30m
Serves4

orange, pickled onion, goat cheese, pistachio, radish, sugar snap peas, champagne vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Butter Lettuce

    Carefully wash the butter lettuce leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat them dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Radishes

    Thinly slice the radishes using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Add the sliced radishes to the bowl with the butter lettuce.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sugar Snap Peas

    Rinse the sugar snap peas under cold water and trim the ends. If desired, cut them in half diagonally for a more decorative presentation. Add them to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Add Pickled Onions

    Drain the pickled onions if they are in liquid and add them to the salad bowl along with the other ingredients.

  5. 5

    Segment the Orange

    Using a sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange upright and carefully slice off the skin and pith. Segment the orange by cutting between the membranes to release the segments. Add the segments to the salad.

Adding Toppings

  1. 6

    Add Goat Cheese

    Crumble the goat cheese over the salad for added flavor and creaminess.

  2. 7

    Add Pistachios

    Roughly chop the pistachios if desired and sprinkle them over the top of the salad for a crunchy texture.

Making the Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the lettuce.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the butter lettuce salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

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