Name: Insalata Mista
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, peeled; 1 small head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar

(MIXED SALAD)

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled

1 small head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces

1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar

Preparation

Using vegetable peeler and working over large bowl, cut carrot into long thin ribbons. Add lettuce, radicchio and fennel. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

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