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This bibb lettuce salad recipe is really simple to make, combining bibb leaf lettuce, sweet bell peppers, smoked salmon, crunchy cucumbers and a creamy mustard dressing.
Use the menu planner below for simple meal ideas for serving this delicious bibb lettuce salad recipe. There are also vegetarian options noted in the ingredient exchanges, also listed below.
3-4 servings
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6 Ingredients Needed:
bibb lettuce – 2 medium heads
(separate leaves, wash, and pat dry)
sweet yellow bell pepper – 1 large pepper
(clean and slice into long thin strips)
sliced smoked salmon – 1 (4oz) package
cucumbers – 1/2 cup thinly sliced
* mayonnaise – 4 tbsp
Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp
* Quick Tip to Reduce Fat: use low-fat or nonfat mayonnaise
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1. Divide lettuce leaves between the serving plates.
2. Do the same with the sliced yellow pepper.
3. Next, divide the salmon slices among the plates and place on top of the peppers.
4. Layer the cucumber slices over the salmon.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the mustard and top each lettuce salad with the dressing.
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
Main Meal Ideas:
** Serve this quick lettuce salad with boiled potatoes drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice and steamed green beans.
** This bibb lettuce salad recipe goes well with grilled or heated polenta slices with melted grated cheese and fresh basil on top.
Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):
** For a quick meal try serving this simple lettuce salad with warm breadsticks.
** You could also serve this quick salad recipe with a side of stir-fried vegetables.
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Ingredient Exchanges:
* Instead of Yellow Peppers: try Roasted Red Peppers or (for a tropical style salad) try Pineapple Slices
* Instead of Smoked Salmon: try Canned Tuna (in water) or Canned Sardines (in water or mustard sauce) or for the Vegetarian try Packaged Seasoned Tofu or Grilled Portobellos
* Instead of Cucumber: try Sliced Water Chestnuts or Thinly Sliced Zucchini
* Instead of Mayonnaise: try Low-fat or Nonfat Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese
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