Jul 14 2026

Insalata Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

romaine | tomato | red onion | cucumber | garlic-fennel vinaigrette | bread crumbs

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces, dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, fennel seeds, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle the garlic-fennel vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Add Bread Crumbs

    Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the salad for added crunch and serve immediately.

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