Irresistible Olive Oil Dressing Salad
Fresh Vegetables Meet a Vibrant Olive Oil Dressing: The Perfect Oil Dressing Salad
You’ll get addicted to this salad once you drizzle on the zesty olive oil dressing! Look at that beautiful sheen, I’m already craving it again. This is a salad you’ll want to make over and over. (Source: My Recipe, 10000 Recipe)
Fresh Vegetables- 2 handfuls of fresh lettuce
- 1/2 handful of thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1/2 handful of crisp chicory
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 handful of baby greens
Flavorful Dressing- 10 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 2 grinds of whole black pepper
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
- 10 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 2 grinds of whole black pepper
- Juice of 1/4 lemon
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the dressing, the heart of this salad! In a bowl, combine 10 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of fresh coarse salt, and 2 grinds of whole black pepper. Then, squeeze in the juice from 1/4 of a lemon. Whisk everything together vigorously with a fork or whisk until well emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. This simple dressing will beautifully enhance the fresh ingredients.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the fresh greens. Wash the lettuce thoroughly and gently pat it dry. Instead of chopping, tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces with your hands. This creates a more rustic texture that holds the dressing wonderfully. Arrange the torn lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Prepare the vibrant yellow bell pepper by removing the stem and seeds. Slice it into manageable, bite-sized pieces. Distribute the sliced bell pepper over the lettuce in the salad bowl. The bright yellow adds a lovely pop of color and a sweet crunch.
Step 4
Time to add the remaining fresh ingredients. Gently add the thinly sliced red cabbage, crisp chicory, cherry tomatoes (halved if you prefer, or left whole), and the delicate baby greens to the salad bowl. Try to add them gently to avoid bruising the greens.
Step 5
Now, generously drizzle the prepared olive oil dressing all over the salad. Make sure to coat all the ingredients evenly for the best flavor distribution. Drizzling just before serving helps keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Step 6
For the final flourish, grate the Grana Padano cheese directly over the salad. The nutty, slightly salty flavor of the cheese adds a wonderful depth and richness. Grate generously according to your preference, give the salad a gentle toss, and enjoy this delightful creation!
