Craving a salad for dinner… (to be fair, lunch was raclette!!!)
Open the fridge and find some inspiration with this indulgent lamb’s lettuce salad – seriously indulgent!!
An easy and quick indulgent lamb’s lettuce salad
Since this salad only takes a few minutes to prepare, I’ll spare you the long speeches…
Here you’ve got indulgence, healthiness, seasonal ingredients – all enhanced with hazelnut oil, which makes all the difference!
Where’s the lamb’s lettuce?
Looking at the photos, you might be wondering where the lamb’s lettuce is?? Yes, it’s in the recipe title, but not that obvious at first glance… 😉
Actually, the lamb’s lettuce is underneath – grab your serving utensils and dig in!!! And once you look more closely at the photos, the indulgent side really starts to come through, doesn’t it?
The health benefits of lamb’s lettuce
Lamb’s lettuce, also known as corn salad or mâche, is a tender leafy green with a subtle nutty flavor. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with health benefits. Regularly including lamb’s lettuce in your diet provides a boost of essential nutrients while adding freshness and lightness to your meals.
Rich in vitamins, lamb’s lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and fights fatigue. It also provides a good dose of provitamin A (beta-carotene), essential for healthy skin, eyesight, and mucous membranes. Plus, its vitamin B9 (folic acid) content is especially valuable for pregnant women, as it supports healthy fetal nervous system development.
Lamb’s lettuce is also a valuable leafy green for its mineral content. It provides non-heme iron, which, although less easily absorbed than animal-based iron, is still important for preventing anemia. It also contains magnesium, great for the nervous system, and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.
Good for digestion
Low in calories and high in fiber, lamb’s lettuce promotes satiety while aiding digestion. It’s ideal for a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking to manage your weight without giving up the pleasure of eating.
Its tender texture and delicate flavor also make it a versatile ingredient: in salads, green smoothies, or even lightly sautéed, lamb’s lettuce works beautifully in many tasty recipes.
In short, lamb’s lettuce is a powerhouse of benefits packed into a light, leafy green.
More salad recipes you’ll love
Before we dive into today’s recipe, here are some other healthy and tasty salad ideas to help balance out your meals:
- Thai chicken salad
- Lentil, carrot and soft-boiled egg salad
- Broad bean and marinated chicken salad
- Oriental cauliflower salad
- Warm quinoa, roasted squash and grilled chicken salad
- Winter beetroot and grapefruit salad
- or Autumn endive salad.
A guilt-free feast… full of vitamins!
Alright, let’s go! Time to serve the salad!
The recipe, Chef!
Lamb’s Lettuce Salad
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Loading...Ingredients
- 100 g de mâche
- 1 endive
- 1 pomme
- 2 clémentines
- 1 avocat
- 1/3 de concombre
- 70 g de comté
- 1 ou 2 tranches de jambon de pays
- 1 petite poignée de pignons de pin
- 3 cuillères à soupe d'huile de noisette
- 3 cuillères à soupe d'huile d'olive
- Sel
- Poivre
Instructions
Mettez dans un grand saladier la mâche, l'endive coupée en lamelles, la pomme en cubes, l'avocat et le concombre.
Ajoutez une clémentine, le comté coupé en cubes et le jambon de pays.
Saupoudrez de pignons de pin.
Réalisez une vinaigrette avec l'huile de noisette, l'huile d'olive et le jus de la deuxième clémentine.
Versez sur votre salade, salez, poivrez, c'est prêt !!
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