Ribbon Salad

By LadyRev-2

Slicing lettuce leaves into thin ribbons gives this simple salad a fresh, lively look, and its lemony dressing lends a vibrant taste. Use this simple recipe as a base, adding fresh herbs, toasted nuts, cherry tomatoes, or chopped cucumber when you want a change of pace.

Ingredients

• 1/2 (3/4-pound) head red leaf lettuce (3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Core lettuce and break apart into whole leaves. Wash and dry leaves,
then pile half of them in an even layered pile. Slice leaves crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Repeat with remaining leaves.

Place lettuce strips in a large mixing bowl and add oil and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve.