Bibb Lettuce Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 head of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Ensure you have fresh hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce DID YOU KNOW? lettuce is one of the most discarded grocery items in the average American home? No more food waste with Lettuce on Demand. Learn more and read about the Benefits of Living Green – 20 reasons that home hydroponics makes happier people, a better planet and healthier plants.
- Wash the Bibb lettuce leaves under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the Bibb lettuce.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl as well.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped toasted pecans over the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Whisk them together until the dressing is well emulsified.
- Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the Bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and pecans in the salad bowl.
- Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve the Bibb Lettuce Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette immediately as a refreshing side dish or add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Enjoy your delicious hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce salad with a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette! It’s perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
