Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Butter Lettuce Salad! Inspired by a Trader Joe's recipe, this simple yet elegant salad features crisp butter lettuce, creamy avocado, sweet jicama, juicy orange segments, and a zesty red onion, all tossed in a homemade Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette. Toasted pepitas add a delightful crunch, and fresh apple mint leaves provide a fragrant finish. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or a sophisticated appetizer. Prepare the vinaigrette ahead for optimal flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 197.5 kcal

Protein 6g

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Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette

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Ingredients for Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette

5 oz butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup jicama, peeled and diced
Orange
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Vinaigrette
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper
Stone Ground Mustard
Mint Leaf
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted

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How to Make Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette

Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar, olive oil, honey/maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Refrigerate the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss together the butter lettuce, avocado, jicama, orange segments, and red onion.
Add the vinaigrette: Pour the desired amount of vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve: Divide the salad among 4 plates. Garnish each serving with toasted pepitas and apple mint leaves. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette?

Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette?

Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette has approximately 197.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette?

The key ingredients for Butter Lettuce With Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette are Butter Lettuce, Avocado, Jicama, Orange, Red Onion, Vinaigrette. See the full list with measurements above.