Bibb, Basil, and Mint Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini Recipe

Name: Bibb, Basil, and Mint Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 baguette loaf, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 head Bibb or butter lettuce, leaves torn; 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1/3 packed cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/3 packed cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 baguette loaf, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head Bibb or butter lettuce, leaves torn
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/3 packed cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/3 packed cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

1
For the crostini: Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, using a fork, mix the butter and cheese together until smooth.
5
For the salad: In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until smooth.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the lettuce, fennel, basil, and mint and toss well.
8
Spread the Parmesan butter on the crostini and serve alongside the salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 baguette loaf, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Bibb, Basil, and Mint Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bibb, Basil, and Mint Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini

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