Italian Leafy Green Salad

Italian Leafy Green Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    337

A vibrant celebration of Italian greens, this salad sings with the bright notes of fresh herbs and the subtle tang of balsamic, all brought together by the unique character of grapeseed oil.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    15 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a large salad bowl, gently combine the romaine lettuce, escarole, radicchio, red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper rings, and chopped green onions. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and chopped fresh basil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the leaves are evenly coated. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the greens. (2 minutes)

For the best flavor, use high-quality grapeseed oil. If unavailable, a mild olive oil can be substituted.
Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and lemon juice to your preference for a tangier or milder dressing.
Freshly cracked black pepper makes a significant difference in this recipe, so don't skimp on it!
This salad is best enjoyed immediately after dressing to prevent the greens from wilting.

Chloe Powlowski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 112 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Clare Gibson

    The balsamic vinegar and lemon juice create a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

  • Lillian Davis

    This salad is amazing! The grapeseed oil really makes a difference.

  • Lizzie Skiles

    Simple, fresh, and flavorful. A great weeknight salad.

  • Julio Champlin

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Branson Collins

    I couldn't find grapeseed oil, so I used olive oil. It was still very good!

  • Leda Wilderman

    My family loved it! Even my picky eater enjoyed the colorful vegetables.

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