Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini
- Preparation Time10 mins
- Cooking Time20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
For the crostini
1/2 baguette loaf, cut into 1-cm thick slices
60g unsalted butter, at room temperature
60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For the bibb lettuce salad
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head lettuce, leaves torn
1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
80g packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
80g packed mint leaves, chopped
For the crostini:
Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas 5.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a sheet tray. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. In a small bowl, using a fork, mix the butter and cheese together until smooth.
For the salad:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until combined and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the lettuce, fennel, basil, and mint in a salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
To finish:
Spread the Parmesan butter on the toasted bread and serve alongside the salad.
