Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Green Salad with Basil Leaves 3.5 (8) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Peppery basil is an easy way to enliven a standard green salad. To cut basil, stack a few basil leaves (of similar size). Roll into a tight cylinder; with a sharp knife, slice crosswise into thin strips. Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 head (about 10 ounces) Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, washed and dried 1 cup lightly packed fresh small basil leaves (larger leaves torn in half) Directions In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and sugar; season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until incorporated. Add lettuce and basil leaves; toss to coat with dressing. Serve immediately. Print