Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Record Release

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
2 hr 40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 50 min

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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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recipe Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
Laura Seattle, WA 10-07-2009
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This is not cooking. I'm glad I wasn't a guest at this one.
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Very disappointing recipe. The dressing is lemon and olive oil. Yep that's it. I can't stand it when I get a salad that... doesn't have a flavorful dressing. At least add some nuts or cheese for a bit more richness. The crostini with butter is ridiculous. It would have been fabulous if the crostini had been put in the oven WITH the butter on it. If I was this band I would have left hungry. Poor guys. Didn't look like there was much food there. I'm a big fan of Giada, but this was a lame recipe. Read more
recipe Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
Nancy Wausau, WI 06-24-2009
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Refreshing
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Quick and easy, and something different. It has made me a fan of fennel!
recipe Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
paige atlanta, GA 06-23-2009
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Fresh and Delicous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is refreshing, new, simple and different. Hey Mel, why don't you tell us all what "exciting" salads you make. ... Interesting how you dislike Giada so much but you watch her show...Read more
recipe Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
Shermlinda Sheffield, MA 06-21-2009
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Crisp and fresh!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this salad! And the dressing was so easy and was a perfect compliment.. I had never had fennel before and will make... this more often, crisp, fresh, and fragrant; all in one salad! Thank you!Read more
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Adrienne Houston, TX 06-21-2009
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Viewers that Apparently Hate the Show, but Watch Anyway
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Mel, why are you such a hater today? I just finished reading your ranting and raving about Rachael and now I come over to... these recipes from Giada and here you are again. Maybe Food Network should start a forum so people like you can complain. Go to Craigslist with your garbage. There is a "Rants and Raves" section there just for you. Read more
recipe Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
MEL Seattle, WA 06-20-2009
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Yawn.
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Wow. A lettuce salad with fennel, a couple of herbs, lemon juice and olive oil. Is the Food Network so tired they can't come... up with anything more inventive than this? Oh yeah, the other recipe from this episode asked us to throw some rib meat on pasta with practically no seasoning, and I guess we're supposed to get excited about that. And Giada, please learn some manners and don't talk with your mouth full--we've seen you do it a million times, and it hasn't gotten any less disgusting. Most five-year-olds know better than that.Read more