Mixed Green Salad from Lesbos Recipe

Name: Mixed Green Salad from Lesbos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 small head romaine lettuce, cored and leaves separated; 1 bunch arugula, trimmed and finely chopped; 3-4 sprigs watercress, finely chopped; 3 scallions (white and most of the green parts), thinly sliced; 4 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped; 3-4 sprigs fresh mint, tough stems removed, thinly sliced; 3-4 sprigs borage, coarsely chopped (optional; see Note); 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and very finely chopped or grated; Salt; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small head romaine lettuce, cored and leaves separated
1 bunch arugula, trimmed and finely chopped
3-4 sprigs watercress, finely chopped
3 scallions (white and most of the green parts), thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped
3-4 sprigs fresh mint, tough stems removed, thinly sliced
3-4 sprigs borage, coarsely chopped (optional; see Note)
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and very finely chopped or grated
Salt
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and plenty of pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Stack half the lettuce leaves, roll them up and cut crosswise into thin slices.
4
Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves.
5
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and other greens, scallions, dill, mint, borage (if using) and fennel.
6
Whisk the dressing again and pour it over the salad.
7
Add salt to taste, toss, and sprinkle with the pine nuts, if using.
8
Serve at once.
9
NOTE: There is no substitute for borage its sweet taste and crunchy texture are unique but I have heard it compared to very tender cucumbers.
10
If you like, add 1/2 cup coarsely grated cucumber to 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Freshly ground black pepper, 1 small head romaine lettuce, cored and leaves separated, and more.

Yes, Mixed Green Salad from Lesbos 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.

Mixed Green Salad from Lesbos

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