Lettuce Tomato Salad

Lettuce Tomato Salad is a popular southern side dish that contains crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy sliced tomatoes tossed in a creamy mayo salad dressing, seasoned with salt and coarse ground black pepper.

This easy recipe is quick and easy to make with a few simple ingredients.  

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PREPARE THE LETTUCE

Iceberg lettuce adds as pleasant fresh, crisp texture to this salad (or any salad) in my opinion.  This recipe calls for 4 cups torn into medium size pieces.

To prepare the lettuce, remove and discard two outside layers and the core.

Wash the lettuce under running “cold” water. 

Pat dry with paper towels before cutting or tearing into medium sized pieces. 

Refrigerate in a covered bowl until ready to serve. 

SLICE THE TOMATO

This recipe calls for one large tomato sliced into thin strips. 

I sliced one large tomato into thin circles, and sliced

the circles into thin strips as shown in the photo below. 

If preferred, chop the slices into smaller pieces. 

HELPFUL STORAGE TIP

Store prepared lettuce and sliced tomatoes in separate bowls. 

Cover with a lid and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

When the salad is served with the dressing, the lettuce will be crisp.

THE CREAMY MAYO SALAD DRESSING

Lettuce Tomato Salad in a creamy mayo salad dressing has been a popular side dish in the south for many years.  

The creamy dressing contains mayonnaise or mayonnaise salad dressing seasoned with salt and coarse ground black pepper or fresh ground black pepper. 

I love the taste of both Miracle Whip Mayo & Tangy Dressing and use a LOT of coarse ground black pepper. 

Use your preferred amounts of the seasonings.  

HOW TO ADD THE DRESSING TO THE SALAD

Start by adding 1 tablespoon of dressing to the salad.  Stir until well combined.

If you prefer a thicker coating over the veggies, add more dressing until satisfied.  

SUGGESTIONS:  DELICIOUS TOPPINGS

The following toppings will take the salad to another level of deliciousness:

shredded cheddar cheese, sliced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, toasted croutons.

 

Make it a hearty meal by adding crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fried fish (boneless) or grilled chicken strips.

ENJOY! 

 

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Lettuce Tomato Salad

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Lettuce Tomato Salad is a popular southern side dish tossed in a creamy mayo salad dressing, seasoned with salt and coarse ground black pepper. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Cuisine: southern

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups iceberg lettuce in medium size pieces Make sure lettuce is washed and dried with paper towels.
• 1 large red tomato, sliced into thin strips
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise salad dressing (chilled) Or use mayonnaise.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt Or use your preferred amount.
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Or use your preferred amount.

Method

 

1. Place chopped (or torn) lettuce pieces and sliced tomatoes in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. To make the dressing, combine "chilled" mayonnaise (or mayonnaise salad dressing), salt and coarse ground black pepper in a small bowl. Stir together until well combined.
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of dressing over lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Toss until well combined. Add more dressing if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

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