Monday, May 7, 2018

Butter Lettuce with Pineapple Ginger Dressing

Butter Lettuce
Butter Lettuce Salad

Butter Lettuce Salad with Pineapple Ginger Dressing

A perfect salad to serve that the family will love
Serves 6

6 cups torn butter lettuce, lightly packed
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
3 radishes, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions

 

Dressing:

5 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
½ teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup small diced fresh or canned pineapple
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste.
 

In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes to blend. Stir in the pineapple and cilantro.

In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cucumber and radishes with about half the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, add more dressing if needed.