Fried Olive Salad

  5.0 – 4 reviews  • Side Dish
Level: Intermediate
Total: 45 min
Active: 45 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 medium head radicchio (12 ounces/340 grams), torn into pieces
  2. 1 romaine heart, chopped
  3. 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  4. Dressing, recipe follows
  5. Fried Olives, recipe follows
  6. 1 ounce (28 grams) shaved Parmesan
  7. 1/4 cup (70 grams) 2 percent or whole milk Greek yogurt
  8. 2 tablespoons (28 grams) mayonnaise
  9. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  10. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  11. 1 to 2 teaspoons harissa (some brands are hotter than others)
  12. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  13. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  14. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  15. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  16. Pinch sugar
  17. Neutral oil, for frying
  18. 1/2 cup (68 grams) all-purpose flour
  19. 2 large eggs
  20. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  21. 1 cup (110 grams) plain breadcrumbs
  22. 1/4 cup (56 grams) grated Parmesan
  23. 1 teaspoon dried basil
  24. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  25. 1 heaping cup large pitted Kalamata olives (about 30)

Instructions

  1. Combine the radicchio, romaine and onion in a large serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle with half of the Dressing and toss well. Top with the Fried Olives. Shave the cheese over the top with a vegetable peeler into thick curls. Drizzle the remaining Dressing over the top and serve immediately.
  3. Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, harissa, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder and sugar in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (The dressing can be made earlier in the day, though you may need to thin it out with a teaspoon or two of water before serving.)
  4. Heat an inch of oil to 350 degrees F in a medium Dutch oven. Set a rack over a baking sheet and set aside.
  5. Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl with a pinch of salt and splash of water. In a third shallow bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  6. Dredge the olives, a few at a time, in the flour, then the beaten egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Dredge once more in both flour and egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly. Set the olives on a plate as you coat them.
  7. Once all the olives are breaded, add them to the oil a few at a time, stirring gently with a spider or slotted spoon, to keep them separate. Fry until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to rack. Season with salt, as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 623
Total Fat 51 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 607 mg

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Jeremy Sanchez
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