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DIY Romaine Salad

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Updated May 01, 2017
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Here, chef and cookbook author Joanne Weir's ultimate DIY romaine salad guide, featuring an easy citrus vinaigrette and six amazing variations.
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Toss romaine with a zippy citrus vinaigrette (recipe on the next slide), then get creative with new ingredient combinations.

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Citrus Vinaigrette

DIY Romaine Salad Vinaigrette
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Makes 1 cup
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice and 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper.

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Variation #1

DIY Romaine Salad Green Olives
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GREEN OLIVES
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MINT
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CILANTRO
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BASIL
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ARUGULA

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DIY Romaine Salad Chicken
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ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
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BELL PEPPERS
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JICAMA
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CORN

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DIY Romaine Salad Squash
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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RICOTTA SALATA
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TOASTED PEPITAS

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DIY Romaine Salad Figs
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DRIED FIGS
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PROSCIUTTO
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PARMESAN CRISPS
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SHAVED FENNEL

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DIY Romaine Salad Grilled Shrimp
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GRILLED SHRIMP
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AVOCADO
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MANGO
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MACADAMIA NUTS

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DIY Romaine Salad
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ROASTED BEETS
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GOAT CHEESE
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SPICED PECANS
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TOASTED QUINOA

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