The present invention relates to a lettuce variety NUN 7824 LT (referred to as “Salmon”) having resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) and lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) and which has very intense red colored and glossy leaves. The invention further relates to methods for producing the new lettuce variety and representative seed having been deposited under Accession No. NCIMB ______.