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Italian Toasted Sesame Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Small Skillet (6 inches)
  • Salad Bowl
  • Cheese Slicer optional

Ingredients  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, with outer leaves removed
  • 2 cups baby arugula,
  • ¼ head of radicchio,
  • 1 ½ cups Italian parsley,
  • 3 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved
  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
  • Italian dressing, to taste

Instructions 

  • Remove the bottom core and chop the romaine into 1 by 2-3 inch pieces.
  • Sort through the baby arugula, removing any discolored pieces; rinse if necessary.
  • Cut the radicchio in half and then half again, removing the white core. Carefully slice ¼ of the head into ribbons less than a ¼ inch thick.
  • Sort through the parsley, pulling off complete leaves that are dark green in color.
  • Using your hands or salad tongs, toss the salad to evenly distribute the different greens.
  • Heat up a small frying pan or shallow skillet on medium-high, and add your sesame seeds. Use a heat-resistant spatula to move the sesame seeds back and forth to keep them moving. Once they have changed to a golden brown color remove them from the heat. Don't leave the sesame seeds unattended as they can go from toasted to burned in under 20 seconds.
  • Using a cheese slicer, shave the narrow edge of a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Lifting half the salad with one hand, sprinkle some of the cheese, then replace the greens and sprinkle the rest on top. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds then toss the salad to evenly distribute.
  • Add your favorite Italian dressing and toss with salad tongs.

Notes

1. If prepping this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until it is ready to be served.
2. To turn this salad into a complete meal, add some protein like baked chicken, sauteed shrimp, or grilled pork.
3. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.  The nutritional value is only for the salad and will vary based on the brand and amount of dressing used.  The nutritional value does not include any additional toppings.
4. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.