How to prepare Wild Chichory Salad | pripremajući salatu od zućenice | Zucenica Salata

wild chicory

🥗Healthier: arugula

💰Cheaper: spinach

Arugula offers a similar peppery flavor while spinach is more accessible.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

toasted nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: croutons

Seeds add crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

Wash wild chicory thoroughly and pat dry.

Tear chicory leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a salad bowl.

Mince garlic and add to a small bowl with olive oil and lemon juice.

Whisk the dressing until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the chicory and toss gently to coat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Shave or grate parmesan cheese over the salad.

Add toasted nuts and mix gently to combine.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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