Best Crisp Romaine Salad Recipes

Crisp Romaine Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest and 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 small shallot, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

Crisp Romaine and Tomato Salad image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts (about 2 hearts)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

Crisp Romaine Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads romaine lettuce, leaves separated
3 carrots, thinly peeled
8 ounces radishes, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Put lettuce, carrots, radishes, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, lightly drizzle with oil. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads romaine lettuce, leaves separated
3 carrots, thinly peeled
8 ounces radishes, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Put lettuce, carrots, radishes, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, lightly drizzle with oil. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.