Honest Farm Crisp Lettuce and Herb Salad with Parmesan
This is probably my favorite summer salad and it’s great to make for a crowd as it holds up well even after tossing. Use more tender herbs like parsley and chervil rather than rosemary or sage, for the salad.
Serves 4 to 6
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into large pieces
6 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup torn leaves of mixed fresh herbs such as flat-leaf parsley, lovage, chervil, basil, chives, and mint
2 ounces Parmesan cheese
1. Whisk together the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large salad bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly.
2. Add the romaine, celery, cucumbers, and herbs and toss to coat. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese over the top. Add a few more grinds of pepper; toss gently and serve.
