Romaine Radicchio Arugula Salad Recipes

CHOPPED ROMAINE AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• To a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the Parmesan, olive oil, mustard, vinegar and salt. Screw on the top and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
• In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, basil, cucumber, avocado and pita chips. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the salt and toss gently to coat and combine.

ARUGULA AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chill salad plates when you begin preparing your entree.
• When your entree is almost ready to serve, combine arugula and romaine leaves and separate onto 4 chilled salad plates. Scatter toasted walnuts evenly among the salads. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream to combine dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper, then stir in blue cheese crumbles. Ladle dressing evenly over top of salad plates and serve.

RADICCHIO, PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• For the croutons: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the bread on each side with olive oil. Grill until grill-marked and golden, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Cool slightly and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, wine, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the raddichio, arugula, pear slices, walnuts and croutons in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan on top and serve.

ROMAINE, RADICCHIO & ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together first six ingredients in medium bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil and season generously with fresh ground pepper.
• Toss greens with dressing.

RADICCHIO, ENDIVE AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH A CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the head of radicchio into thin slices. Cut endive into rounds. Remove stems from arugula. Wash under cold water and spin dry.
• In a large bowl toss all the greens together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below).
• In a small bowl combine juices and mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Yield: about 1/2 cup dressing

ARUGULA AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, dry and trim stems from arugula. Wash, dry and break radicchio into bite-size pieces.
• Whisk oil and vinegar together. Stir in arugula and radicchio, mixing to coat leaves well.

CHOPPED SALAD OF ROMAINE, ARUGULA, DILL AND LEMON

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, mix together the romaine, arugula, dill and scallions. Sprinkle with salt. Grind pepper on top. Sprinkle the lemon juice and zest over the leaves. Pour on the olive oil. Using a salad fork and spoon, mix the leaves together until all the strips of lettuce are coated and the flavors are blended. Taste a leaf. Season again with salt, pepper, lemon juice or more oil, whatever is needed. Serve.

RADICCHIO, ARUGULA, AND FRISéE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat fennel seeds in oil in a small skillet over low heat, stirring, until seeds are a shade darker, 1 to 2 minutes, then cool.
• Whisk together lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then whisk in fennel oil until combined well. Just before serving, whisk vinaigrette and toss with greens.