Simple Butter Lettuce Salad

There is a tasty and simple salad called Simple Butter Lettuce Salad that uses the crisp and delicate leaves of butter lettuce. You can add your favorite toppings to make it your own, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of butter lettuce
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts optional

Instructions:

Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves, then tear them into bite-sized pieces

In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly

If desired, top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts for extra flavor and texture

Serve immediately as a light and refreshing side dish