Description
This chopped salad bursts with crisp romaine and peppery radicchio, tossed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy peppers, and creamy Parmesan. A bright lemon-garlic dressing brings every bite to life.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup radicchio chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil lemon juice Dijon mustard honey and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place chopped romaine lettuce and radicchio in a large salad bowl.
- Add diced red bell pepper cucumber halved cherry tomatoes finely chopped red onion shredded carrot and sliced black olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons over the tossed salad and gently mix.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly shaved Parmesan for the best flavor and texture
- Homemade croutons add extra crunch and can be seasoned to taste
- To prep ahead combine vegetables and dressing but add croutons just before serving
- Swap lemon juice for red wine vinegar for a different acidity profile