Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Tarbell's›Butter Lettuce Recipe

Butter Lettuce Recipe

Inspired by Tarbell's
Time20m
Serves4

citrus vinaigrette, grapefruit, fennel

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Segment the Grapefruit

    Cut the grapefruit in half and using a sharp knife, segment the grapefruit by cutting along the membranes to release the segments. Remove any seeds and set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice the Fennel

    Trim the fennel bulb, removing the tough outer layers. Slice it thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Add the fennel slices to the bowl with the lettuce.

  4. 4

    Make the Vinaigrette

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

  5. 5

    Combine the Salad

    Add the grapefruit segments to the salad bowl with the lettuce and fennel. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fennel fronds if desired.

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