Information
Course: cold appetizer
Total time: under 15 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Notes
A salad is always a welcome start to a full meal, and this one is a real beauty. It’s colorful and packed with flavor and textures. The sliced radishes add a spicy bite and an extra crunch. The ingredients for this salad are in season all year round.
Ingredients
- 1 large head Boston lettuce
- 1 bunch radishes (about 8 medium radishes), thinly sliced, and some reserved for garnish
- 1/3 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat Italian parsley
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 3 pinches of salt
- 10 grinds of black pepper
Directions
Remove the leaves from the lettuce and discard any browned, wilted, or holey outer leaves as well as the bitter inner leaves. Wash and dry the good leaves (see Note).
To make the dressing: Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or shake in a sealable container until fully incorporated.
In a large bowl, toss the lettuce leaves with the radish slices, capers, chopped parsley, and most of the dressing. Divide the salad among the serving plates.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
180kcal (9%)
555mg (23%)
3g
1g
19g (29%)
0g
3g (13%)
10g
6g
4mg (1%)
1g
1g
14mg
175mg
85mcg RAE (3%)
10mg (16%)
32mg (3%)
1mg (6%)