A Tasty Passover Salad: Bitter Greens with Caper Vinaigrette
Crisp Greens Salad Dressed in Caper-Infused Dressing
Craving something light yet flavorful to balance your heavy Passover dishes? Give this Bitter Greens Salad with Caper Vinaigrette a try! Don't forget to impress your guests with this easy yet delightful side dish.
What's Needed:
- For the Salad:
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed, and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Your preferred kosher white wine vinegar or lemon juice (for Passover)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small head radicchio (about 8 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces, washed, and dried
- 1 small bunch arugula (about 4 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces, washed, and dried
- 2 small heads endive (about 6 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces, washed, and dried
Make It Happen:
- Prepare the Vinaigrette:
- Combine shallot, capers, parsley, your preferred kosher-friendly vinegar or lemon juice, and sugar in a large nonreactive serving bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly add oil in a thin stream until completely incorporated.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Add radicchio, arugula, and endive to the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve and Enjoy:
This salad continues to be a crowd favorite, especially when paired with our traditional Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer or Braised Lamb Shanks. Don't forget to savor a few slices of aged Parmesan and a nice chunk of bread alongside your salad!
Tips for Passover:
- Vinegar & Mustard: Make sure to use kosher-approved vinegar and (optional) Dijon mustard during Passover.
- Prep Ahead: Toss the greens with the vinaigrette up to 4 days in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
This rendition of the classic salad is a refreshing addition to your Passover feast. Embrace the flavors and celebrate the holiday with mouth-watering dishes!
- The Bitter Greens Salad with Caper Vinaigrette, a Passover-friendly addition to your feast, can be paired with traditional dishes like the Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer or Braised Lamb Shanks.
- For those following Passover, it's essential to use kosher-approved vinegar and (optionally) Dijon mustard in the salad's preparation.
- In order to save time during the Passover festivities, you can prepare the bitter greens salad up to four days in advance by tossing the greens with the vinaigrette and storing them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
