Minted Romaine Salad with Grapes, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Almonds Recipe

Name: Minted Romaine Salad with Grapes, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint; 1 small shallot, minced; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large head Romaine lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried; 1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin, soaked in ice water for 30 minutes (to remove bitterness), drained, and dried; 1/2 pound seedless grapes, washed and cut in half; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 small shallot, minced
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large head Romaine lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin, soaked in ice water for 30 minutes (to remove bitterness), drained, and dried
1/2 pound seedless grapes, washed and cut in half
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced

1
Combine vinegar, water, and 2 tablespoons of the chopped mint in a small nonreactive saucepan.
2
Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat, and let steep for 30 minutes.
3
Strain the vinegar into a small bowl and discard the mint.
4
Add the shallot.
5
Whisk in the oil in a thin, steady stream.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Mix the Romaine leaves in a large bowl with the remaining 1/2 cup mint, the red onion, and grapes.
8
Add the vinaigrette and toss well.
9
Taste, then season with salt and pepper if necessary.
10
Arrange the salad on chilled plates, top with the toasted almonds and slices of ricotta salata, and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint, 1 small shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Minted Romaine Salad with Grapes, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Almonds 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.

Minted Romaine Salad with Grapes, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Almonds

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