A crisp, refreshing salad showcasing tender butter lettuce, crisp radishes, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon-honey vinaigrette. Perfect for light meals, this salad balances freshness, crunch, and subtle sweetness with a touch of herbaceous depth from chives.
Extra-virgin olive oil
Dijon mustard
Fresh lemon juice
Honey
Shallot
Sea salt
Butter lettuce (1 head)
Radishes (4)
Avocado (1, pitted and sliced)
Fresh chives
Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Wash and dry butter lettuce leaves; remove stems.
Thinly slice radishes and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, minced shallot, and sea salt.
In a serving bowl, toss lettuce, radishes, and avocado with the dressing.
Top with freshly chopped chives and additional pepper, if desired.
For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
Use red onion in place of shallot if unavailable.
Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, but fresh is preferred.
Add dressing just before serving to preserve lettuce crispness.
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