Jul 13 2026

Misticanza (v) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

romaine | radicchio | red onion | heirloom & grape tomato | garlicky croutons | grana padano | house italian vinaigrette or honey basil

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Garlicky Croutons

Cheese

Vinaigrette

Method

Prepare Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop Romaine and Radicchio

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice Red Onion

    Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the bowl with the romaine and radicchio.

  3. 3

    Prepare Tomatoes

    Halve the heirloom tomatoes and grape tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Make Garlicky Croutons

  1. 4

    Prepare Bread

    Cut the bread into small cubes, about 1-inch in size.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Toast Croutons

    Add the bread cubes to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare Vinaigrette

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble Salad

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In the salad bowl with the prepared vegetables, add the garlicky croutons and grated Grana Padano cheese.

  2. 9

    Dress Salad

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat with dressing.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant salad.

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