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Easy Italian Salad

This easy Italian salad is made with a variety of lettuces that is colorful, keto-friendly and pretty enough for a dinner party!
Servings: 6
Author: Susan @ Modern Empty Nester

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mandolin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head Romaine lettuce, large
  • 1/2 7 oz. bag Arugula
  • 2 large Endive
  • 1/2 head Radicchio, medium
  • 1/4 bulb Fennel, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parmesan cheese
  • Dijon mustard
  • Olive Oil
  • Fresh lemon
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Wash all lettuces and set aside. Chop romaine, endive and radicchio into desired bite size pieces. Add all lettuces to serving bowl.
  • Prepare fennel by cutting off the green portion with the fronds. Cut the white part your fennel bulb in half, keeping the bottom of the bulb in tact. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the top part of the fennel bulb into thin slices. Add to salad bowl.
  • Top with desired amount of freshly shaved parmesan cheese and drizzle on dijon lemon vinaigrette dressing.
  • For the dressing: Combine the juice of two lemons, 1 tsp. dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of olive oil, salt and pepper in a jar. Shake up until all ingredients are combined. Serve and enjoy.