FARM LETTUCE SALAD
THE LESSON: Croutons don’t own crunch.
Yes, the paper-thin squash, salty cheese, and tangy lemon dressing make this salad incredible. But don’t discount the pistachios, which do way more for texture (not to mention heart-healthy fats) than croutons ever could. —Recipe by Michael Paley, chef/owner of Amara at Paraiso in Miami
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
5 OZ CONTAINER LITTLE GEM LETTUCE OR SPRING MIX
½ SMALL RED ONION, VERY THINLY SLICED AND SOAKED IN ICE WATER
½ LB SUMMER SQUASH, VERY THINLY SLICED
1 CUP PISTACHIOS, TOASTED AND SHELLED
⅓ CUP LEMON DRESSING (SEE BELOW)
½ CUP SHAVED PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, FOR DRIZZLING
