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Jamie Oliver Lettuce Salad

Jamie Oliver Lettuce Salad
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Jamie Oliver Lettuce Salad is a simple garden-style salad built around fresh lettuce and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light olive oil and lemon dressing. Rather than relying on heavy ingredients, the recipe focuses on freshness, crisp textures, and natural flavors.

The salad is inspired by Mediterranean cooking, where high-quality vegetables, fresh herbs, and simple dressings allow each ingredient to stand out. It’s light enough to serve as a side dish but can easily become a complete meal with a few additional ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce or little gem lettuce

  • 100g mixed salad leaves

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced

  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • A handful of fresh parsley

  • A handful of fresh basil or mint

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Crumbled feta cheese

  • Parmesan shavings

  • Toasted pine nuts

  • Pumpkin seeds

  • Sunflower seeds

  • Toasted croutons

  • Grilled chicken

  • Boiled eggs

  • Chickpeas

Instructions

Step 1: Wash the Vegetables

Thoroughly wash all the lettuce leaves and vegetables under cold running water. Dry them well using a salad spinner or kitchen towel, as dry leaves allow the dressing to coat the salad evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Lettuce

Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces instead of cutting it with a knife. This helps prevent bruising and keeps the leaves looking fresh and crisp.

Step 3: Slice the Vegetables

Slice the cucumber, radishes, red onion, and avocado. Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the fresh herbs.

Step 4: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 5: Assemble the Salad

Place the lettuce and mixed salad leaves into a large serving bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, onion, avocado, and herbs.

Step 6: Add the Dressing

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently using your hands or salad servers until everything is lightly coated.

Step 7: Finish With Optional Toppings

Sprinkle over feta cheese, Parmesan shavings, toasted seeds, nuts, or croutons if using. These additions provide extra texture and flavor.

Step 8: Serve Immediately

Serve the salad immediately while the vegetables are crisp and the dressing is fresh.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/lettuce-salad/