Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

Mother’s day is this Sunday. Are you planning anything special? A mother’s day brunch? Or perhaps a mother’s day tea? In either case, a salad with crispy butter lettuce and this bright, lemony mint vinaigrette.

Making the Lemon Mint Vinaigrette:

You can make the dressing up to a week ahead. I like to use mason jars for everything – and it’s the perfect vessel for a homemade salad dressing.

It’s pretty easy. Make sure the garlic and mint are minced as small as possible.

Put all the ingredients in a half-pint jar and shake – shake – shake. This is not a thick dressing. The consistency is more like a simple oil and vinegar.

Put the lid on tight and store in the refrigerator.

NOTE: My niece tried this and said my recipe was good, but it needed something sweet. She add a bit of balsamic vinegar and she was right!! SO much better!!

Assembling the salad:

Lay a couple whole leaves on the edge of the salad bowl. Slice the onions and cucumbers thin –

On top, place more lettuce that has been torn into bite size pieces. Be gentle when you tear – butter lettuce bruises easily.

Place some cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet onion on the salad. A little fresh mint adds some zip too!

Add some dressing and toss. Goes great with tea sandwiches for the party!

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Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

Mother's day is this Sunday. Are you planning anything special? A mother's day brunch? Or perhaps a mother's day tea? In either case, a salad with crispy butter lettuce and this bright, lemony mint vinaigrette.

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, summer

Keyword: dressing, garlic, lemon, mint, salad

Servings: 1 cup dressing

Author: HelenFern

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2/3 cup high quality olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1-1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
• 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or less if you prefer)
• 1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional - see note below)

Build the salad

• 2 heads butter lettuce
• 1/2 to 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers

Instructions

The Vinaigrette

1. You can make the dressing up to a week ahead. I like to use mason jars for everything - and it's the perfect vessel for a homemade salad dressing.

2. It's pretty easy. Make sure the garlic and mint are minced as small as possible.

3. Put all the ingredients in a half-pint jar and shake - shake - shake. This is not a thick dressing. The consistency is more like a simple oil and vinegar.

4. Put the lid on tight and store in the refrigerator. 

Build the Salad

1. Lay a couple whole leaves on the edge of the salad bowl.

2. On top, place more lettuce that has been torn into bite size pieces. Be gentle when you tear - butter lettuce bruises easily.

3. Place some cherry tomatoes, thin sliced cucumbers and sweet onion on the salad.

4. Add some dressing and toss. Goes great with tea sandwiches for the party!

Recipe Notes

© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome

                                                                                                                                           NOTE: My niece tried this and said my recipe was good, but it needed something sweet. She add a bit of balsamic vinegar and she was right!! SO much better!!