Ingredients
Crostini:
- 1/2 baguette loaf, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salad:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head Bibb or butterhead lettuce, leaves torn
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1/3 packed cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/3 packed cup mint leaves, chopped
Directions
For the crostini: Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. In a small bowl, using a fork, mix the butter and cheese together until smooth.
For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until combined and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the lettuce, fennel, basil, and mint in a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
To serve: Spread the Parmesan butter on the toasted bread and serve alongside the salad.
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By JPeagler
on November 01, 2012
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I loved this salad, but I wasn't crazy about the dressing. I like my dressing to be a little more tart, so I think next time I'll add more lemon juice. Otherwise, the salad was great! I loved the way the basil and mint mixed with the flavor of the fennel. This was a very easy, no fuss salad to make. The crostini was ever better! I thought it was perfect as written. It turned out just fine with the butter being added after toasting.
By pkconley_9567538
San Francisco, CA
on October 17, 2012
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The entire meal was great. Loved the hearty pasta dish and the light salad - nice compliment. I assume the person from Seattle that complained so bitterly probably loves Applebee's and Sonic Drive-in.
By susan7753_13008416
St. Louis, 65
on June 08, 2012
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I think, what we need to remember is, that some people who do not eat a wide variety of foods and have not developed a taste for really good simple food can't identify it. I think this menu including the salad was great, and my family enjoyed it! Of course if you need to tweak the recipe for your family, then do it. But, don't be critical of the original because of that.
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