Ingredients

  • 1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens well washed and drained
  • 1 cup mixed herbs fresh, such as parsley, basil, cilantro, chives...
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 13 cup shallots thinly sliced, or red onion
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 x salt and black pepper freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 13 cup nuts walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted

Method

  • To make the crisps:
  • Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Make 4 even, very thin circles of Parmigiano on the mat or paper, 2-inch apart.
  • Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted, turned golden brown.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crisps cool for about 1 minute.
  • Using a spatula, remove the crisps from the silicone mat or parchment paper and transfer onto a plate.
  • To make the salad:
  • In a large bowl, place the greens and herbs.
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
  • Drizzle in half of the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently toss the salad to combine.
  • Add the remaining oil and vinegar, season again if desired.
  • Arrange the salad on individual salad serving dish.
  • Sprinkle each salad with the toasted nuts and garnish with a Parmigiano crisp.