Italian Greens and Herb Salad

Ingredients

• 4  belgian endives thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground plus more for seasoning
• 0.8 cup basil leaves fresh packed (lightly )
• 1 teaspoon honey 
• 1 cup kalamata olives pitted halved
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated
• 0.5 cup olive oil 
• 1 cup parsley leaves fresh italian packed coarsely chopped (lightly )
• 1 head romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning

Equipment

• bowl
• blender

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Blend the lemon juice, lemon peel, honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.
3. Toss the lettuce, endive, olives, parsley, and basil in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad with more salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.