Columella Salad or Ancient Roman Salad
Transport your taste buds back to ancient Rome with this vibrant and refreshing Columella Salad, a delightful blend of crisp romaine lettuce, bittersweet endive, and aromatic herbs like fresh parsley and mint. Enhanced with the crunch of celery and mild sweetness of leeks, this historical recipe is brought to life with a tangy dressing of red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and rich olive oil. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this ancient Roman-inspired salad is perfect for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to elevate their menu with something unique and flavorful. Ideal for a light lunch or an elegant starter, this timeless dish carries the essence of Roman culinary tradition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Endive
- 10 grams Fresh parsley
- 5 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 small leek Leeks
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce, endive, parsley, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Tear the romaine lettuce and endive into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the celery stalks and the small leek, and toss them into the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss the salad gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately, arranged on individual plates or kept in the large salad bowl for family-style dining.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
