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Lettuce Salad

Cultural Context

Lettuce salad has its roots in Japan's fresh vegetable culture, often served as a refreshing side dish. It embodies the Japanese principle of using seasonal ingredients to enhance flavor and nutrition. While traditional salads may include simple dressings, modern variations often incorporate Western influences, such as creamy dressings or unique toppings, making it a versatile dish enjoyed globally.

JapaneseJPside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 head romaine lettuce
1 medium cucumber
2 medium tomatoes
1 small red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides freshness, while apple cider is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often more affordable.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds add fiber, while sunflower seeds are typically cheaper.

1

Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear into bite-sized pieces.

2

Peel and dice the cucumber.

3

Chop the tomatoes and onions.

4

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and onions.

5

In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

7

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

SaladGreen SaladGarden Salad
Local Name: レタスサラダ

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