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Butter Lettuce Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Butter Lettuce Cucumber Salad with Tangy Dressing

This Butter Lettuce Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, quick dish that combines tender greens with cucumbers and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Pickling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Butter Lettuce Swap for Bibb if unavailable.
  • 1 large Cucumber Zucchini can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Use regular tomatoes, adjusting size as necessary.
  • 4 each Radishes Substituting with carrots offers a sweeter profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Replace with finely sliced green onions.
For the Pickled Onions
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Use the same amount for both onions and dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust with regular table salt if needed.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Consider shallots for a milder taste.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plant-based sour cream is perfect for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be an excellent substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a handy alternative.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh minced garlic enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Parsley serves as a nice substitute.

Equipment

  • jar
  • mixing bowl
  • salad spinner

Method
 

Pickled Onions
  1. In a jar, combine white wine vinegar, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Microwave the mix for about 30 seconds until hot, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add thinly sliced red onions, cover the jar, and let them pickle at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, scoop in the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Sprinkle in granulated sugar, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Fold in chopped chives and dill.
Assemble Salad
  1. Remove the core from the butter lettuce and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the lettuce under cold water, then dry. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced radishes, and pickled onions.
Toss Salad
  1. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always taste the dressing before mixing it into the salad. Adjust seasoning, acidity, or creaminess as needed.

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