Bitter Herbs Salad Recipe

Name: Bitter Herbs Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 hearts of romaine lettuce; 1 small head radicchio; 2 Belgian endives; 1 1/2 cups arugula or watercress, washed and dried; 1 rib celery, preferably from the heart, sliced very thin; 2 scallions, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional); 1 small garlic clove; Salt to taste; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 hearts of romaine lettuce
1 small head radicchio
2 Belgian endives
1 1/2 cups arugula or watercress, washed and dried
1 rib celery, preferably from the heart, sliced very thin
2 scallions, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
1 small garlic clove
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves and break into medium pieces.
2
Separate the radicchio leaves and cut into medium pieces.
3
Rinse and dry the endives and slice crosswise about 3/4 inch thick.
4
Toss together all of the greens, the celery and the scallions in a large salad bowl and sprinkle the herbs over the top.
5
Skin the garlic clove, cut in half and remove green shoots.
6
Place in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt and mash to a paste.
7
Work in the lemon juice and then the olive oil.
8
Taste and adjust salt.
9
Transfer to a jar until ready to serve the salad.
10
Just before serving, shake the dressing in the jar, pour over the salad and toss.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, 1 small head radicchio, 2 Belgian endives, 1 1/2 cups arugula or watercress, washed and dried, and more.

Yes, Bitter Herbs Salad 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.

Bitter Herbs Salad

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