Description
Loaded with fresh herbs, vegetables, spring greens and white beans, this salad is fit for a picnic or barbecue side with its sweet and tangy honey-shallot dressing.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pickled pepper juice (optional)
- 1 small shallot (diced)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Chopped Salad with Herbs and White Beans:
- Chopped fresh thyme
- Chopped fresh mint
- Chopped fresh basil
- 6–8 cups chopped lettuce (I like a mix of romaine and iceberg for this salad.)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel
- 4 radishes (chopped)
- 1 can Cannellini beans (or other small white beans, drained and rinsed)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- For the salad: Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss with the salad dressing to combine. Serve immediately.
- Category: Side