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Light and Refreshing: The Perfect Bibb Lettuce Salad

When you’re craving something crunchy and green, this simple yet delightful salad is the answer. Featuring tender Bibb lettuce, cool cucumbers, and a spicy kick from horseradish vinaigrette, it’s the ideal light meal solution.

The Star of the Show: Bibb Lettuce

With its delicate leaves and subtle sweetness, Bibb lettuce is the perfect base for this salad. Washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces, it yields about 7 cups of fresh goodness.

Adding Crunch and Coolness: English Cucumber

Thinly sliced and added to the mix, the English cucumber brings a refreshing texture and flavor to the table. Its mild taste won’t overpower the other ingredients, making it the perfect complement to the Bibb lettuce.

The Flavor Boost: Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette

What takes this salad from simple to spectacular is the Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette. With its spicy kick and tangy flavor, it adds a level of complexity that will leave you wanting more.

Easy to Prepare, Easy to Enjoy

To prepare this salad, simply place the lettuce and cucumber in a large bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and gently toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately. You can also pair it with smoked salmon for a light and satisfying lunch.

Salad Details

• Yields: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces Bibb lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces (about 7 cups)
  • 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper