Photo via epicurious.com

Summer is the perfect time for light salads and this minty little number is just what the doctor ordered. Slices of cucumber and buttery lettuce leaves create a savory counterpoint to the zesty splash of lemon juice and refreshing coolness of the mint leaves. Not only is this salad the perfect blend of flavors for a hot summer evening, but it takes just a few minutes to whip up.

All you need are these seven ingredients (plus salt and pepper):

• 2/3 head Living Butter Lettuce, leaves torn (6 cups)*
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/3 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2/3 cup packed mint leaves (You can get Living Mint from our friends over at North Shore Living Herbs)
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Get the full instructions over at the epicurious recipe page: epi.us/LxQcsS.
*Remember, Butter Lettuce is also called “Bibb” and “Boston” lettuce.

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