Romaine Salad with Carpaccio of Tomato and Cucumber

Name: Romaine Salad with Carpaccio of Tomato and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 lemon, zest grated and juiced; 1 tablespoon finely minced chives; 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large ripe yet firm fresh tomato, very thinly sliced with a mandoline; 1 English cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced with a mandoline; 1 1/2 cups mixed greens (organic mesclun mix such as arugula, mache, chicory, sorrel) soaked in salt water to remove grit, thoroughly rinsed, dried in a salad spinner, and shredded into 1/4-inch wi…; 1 heart romaine, separated into individual leaves; 1 tablespoon shaved red onion

Servings: persons

1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 lemon, zest grated and juiced
1 tablespoon finely minced chives
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large ripe yet firm fresh tomato, very thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 English cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 1/2 cups mixed greens (organic mesclun mix such as arugula, mache, chicory, sorrel) soaked in salt water to remove grit, thoroughly rinsed, dried in a salad spinner, and shredded into 1/4-inch wide pieces
1 heart romaine, separated into individual leaves
1 tablespoon shaved red onion

1
To make the salad dressing, whisk together, ketchup, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, and parsley.
2
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
3
To assemble the carpaccio, place a large tomato slice on each serving plate to be used as the base.
4
Top with 4 thin slices cucumber, distributing evenly atop the tomato.
5
Put a 1/4 teaspoon of salad dressing in the center of cucumbers to anchor a romaine leaf placed curved side up.
6
Top romaine with a small amount of shaved red onion.
7
Place 1/2 cup of greens alongside carpaccio.
8
Drizzle dressing on and around and serve additional dressing on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 lemon, zest grated and juiced, and more.

Yes, Romaine Salad with Carpaccio of Tomato and Cucumber 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!