Vanita's Insalata Verde

Name: Vanita's Insalata Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 bunch lettuce leaf; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced in thin wedges; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 10 radishes, sliced; 4 green onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley); 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Acerast

"This salad is so refreshing and colorful! I found it in a booklet called "An Adventure in International Cooking" that my Mom helped compile for 4-H in Madison County (New York State) back in the early 1970s. The original recipe called for 2 oz. of anchovies, but since my family doesn't like their texture, I substituted anchovie paste so I didn't lose their great flavor! "

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photo by Rita1652

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

Salad ingredients
1 head romaine lettuce
1 bunch lettuce leaf
2 medium tomatoes, sliced in thin wedges
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
10 radishes, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
Dressing ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon basil, dried
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Tear Romaine and leaf lettuce into bite size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Cover with remainder of vegetables.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Whisk together olive oil, tarragon vinegar, anchovie paste, parsley, basil and salt in a small bowl.
When ready to serve, drizzle dressing over salad ingredients.
Toss to coat.
Serve.

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Reviews

I had to try this when I read that it was from a cookbook from Madison County. I grew up very nearby! Great salad! The dressing is really good and I'll be using that again soon. Thanks for sharing, acerast.

iris5555
The only change I made was use onion in place of scallions! This is a great side salad. To make a complete meal just add some grilled chicken, fish or beef!

Rita1652