Recipe Page: Oak Lettuce

Oak Lettuce Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Duration: 10 minutes

A simple and tasty salad with a dleicious vinaigrette.

Utensils

  • Salad bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oak lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the oak lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve the oak lettuce salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or starter.

Oak Lettuce and Avocado Wrap

Duration: 10 minutes

Delicious goodies wrapped up in light and refreshing lettuce leaves.

Utensils

  • None required

Ingredients

  • 4 large oak lettuce leaves
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Lay out the oak lettuce leaves on a clean surface.
  2. Spread a tablespoon of hummus on each lettuce leaf.
  3. Arrange slices of avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and sliced red bell pepper on top of the hummus.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Roll up the lettuce leaves tightly to form wraps.
  6. Serve the oak lettuce and avocado wraps immediately as a light and satisfying vegetarian meal.

Oak Lettuce and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Duration: 15 minutes

A delicious salad with a zesty Tahini dressing.

Utensils

  • Salad bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 cups oak lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup sliced radishes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the oak lettuce, chickpeas, diced red onion, sliced cucumber, sliced radishes, and chopped fresh parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve the oak lettuce and chickpea salad immediately as a nutritious and flavorful vegan dish.