Italian Leafy Green Salad

Grapeseed oil is the secret to this Italian greens salad. If you cannot find it, use olive oil.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 1-cup servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce – torn, washed and dried
  • 1 cup torn escarole
  • 1 cup torn radicchio
  • 1 cup torn red leaf lettuce
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced in rings
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

close up view of a Italian Leafy Green Salad with tomatoes, red pepper, and green onions on a plate

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine romaine, escarole, radicchio, red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and green onions in a large bowl.

  2. Make dressing: Whisk together grapeseed oil, vinegar, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

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