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
Cutting board
Knife
Mandolin
- 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
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.