Romaine, Fennel, and Radish Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

This salad is a bright and refreshing way to start your meal. The romaine lettuce provides a sturdy base, while the fennel and radishes add a bit of crunch and spice. The lemon herb vinaigrette is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together perfectly. This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking.

This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Italy a few years ago. I was staying in a small town in Tuscany, and I had the opportunity to visit a local farmer's market. I was amazed by the variety of fresh produce available, and I couldn't resist buying some of everything. I ended up making this salad with some of the ingredients I bought, and it was so delicious that I've been making it ever since.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, fennel, and radishes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The romaine lettuce provides a sturdy base for the salad.
• The fennel and radishes add a bit of crunch and spice.
• The lemon herb vinaigrette is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together perfectly.