Sometimes, simple really is best. This easy lettuce salad recipe is fresh, quick to prepare, and budget-friendly, perfect for busy days when you need a light, healthy meal without spending much time or money.

The main ingredient is crisp iceberg lettuce, though you can use romaine, butterhead, or any variety you have on hand. Lettuce is one of the most versatile leafy greens enjoyed worldwide, commonly used in salads, wraps, sandwiches, and bowls.

While it may seem like a humble vegetable, lettuce provides essential vitamins and minerals, along with beneficial plant compounds such as chlorophyll and flavonoids like quercetin. Paired with a simple homemade dressing, this salad makes a refreshing and nourishing addition to any meal. Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• 4.8 ounces Lettuce (or a small head of lettuce).
• 1 small or medium-sized cucumber.
• 1 small tomato.
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (more if needed).
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste).
• ½ tsp black Pepper (or to taste).
• 1 tsp maple syrup/honey or a little sugar (you can leave this out if desired).
• Optional ingredients if you have on hand:
  • Purple onion. (I usually do most times, but forgot to add it to this recipe 😊).
  • Olive oil (as part of the dressing).

INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash and cut lettuce into bite-sized pieces (not too small).
• Wash, peel and cut the cucumber regularly.
• Wash and cut tomatoes into small squares.
• Add all to a bowl.
• For Salad dressing.
• In a small bowl:
  • Add lemon juice
  • Add salt.
  • Add black Pepper
  • Maple syrup/honey/little sugar (optional).
  • Mix all the ingredients well.
  • Add to the salad bowl and combine well.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes:

Remember to always soak your store-bought lettuce for a little bit (at least 10-15 minutes). I usually do so by rinsing and placing it in a bowl, and adding salt or vinegar. Then rinse and use. You can add more of each ingredient as needed. However, you may need to add more ingredients as well for the salad dressing.  

As per the lettuce, I had purchased a few bags, and I used a 4.7-ounce/0.136kg bag, which is like a small head of lettuce. The lettuce used in this recipe was iceberg. So, you can use small quantities, especially if the salad will not be shared among many people.

Additionally, you can totally enjoy this salad as is or add your preferred dressing, but for me, I love it without any additional dressing. It tastes great with the homemade dressing. Hope you enjoy it! 😊

Here are some other awesome recipes to try, as well as some articles on lettuce:

• A Supreme Egg (Boiled) and Tuna Sandwich

• Colour Me Cabbage

• Lettuce: 3 Powerful Health Benefits and Potential Risks You Should Know
• 7 Main Types of Lettuce: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits and Safety Tips

 Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Lettuce~

Lettuce reportedly has many vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds such as vitamin C, E, folate, zinc, iron, calcium, sodium, and potassium, among others.

The nutrients and bioactive compounds will vary from type to type. However, lettuce, in general, has a higher water content and is low in calories. Hence, one of the reasons they are often used as the base of salads or sandwiches

To good health!