Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Healthy and Refreshing Don Giovanni Salad Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaf , torn up
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2/3 cup fennel bulb , diced , uncooked , to taste ( Florence fennel also known as finocchio )
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves , chopped
1 cup radicchio , chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove , cut in half first then later minced
1 tablespoon fennel leaves , for seasoning
fresh imported parmesan cheese ( read NOTE below ) ( optional )
lemon wedge ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2-3
Calories
180
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Don Giovanni Salad is a healthy variation of a traditional Italian salad with a refreshing mix of baby spinach leaves, fresh basil, cilantro, fennel, and radicchio. The unique blend of flavors balances the sweetness of basil and fennel with the bitterness of radicchio. The dressing with white wine vinegar and olive oil enhances the taste of all ingredients and makes this salad healthy and flavorful. This salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any healthy meal.

Instructions

1.Wash all the vegetables in cold water and pat dry.
2.Tear the basil leaves and chop the cilantro leaves.
3.Cut the fennel bulb into small dices.
4.In a mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, torn up basil, chopped cilantro, diced fennel, and radicchio.
5.Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar/balsamic vinegar over the vegetables.
6.Add minced garlic, fennel leaves, and fresh ground black pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly.
7.Finally, sprinkle shaved Parmesan cheese if you prefer and garnish with a lemon wedge.

PROS

Don Giovanni Salad is full of vitamins and fiber.

It is a low-calorie and unprocessed food with good fats from extra virgin olive oil and cheese.

This salad is refreshing and has a unique taste with an Italian twist.

CONS

It may not be filling enough for some people, and it may leave you feeling hungry soon afterward.

Fennel might not be everyone’s favorite vegetable because of its anise-like aroma and taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Don Giovanni Salad is a low-calorie salad that can help with weight loss.
Spinach is rich in iron and helps in building healthy red blood cells.
Fennel has high fiber, making it beneficial for gut health. This salad is high in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and antioxidants, which are necessary for overall good health.

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