[Romaine + Radicchio Salad]

I tried this for Christmas 2025 dinner this year.  I liked it - but I was missing a few of the ingredients - plus I opted to leave some things out because of the kids (like the goat cheese ...).  I couldn't find champagne vinegar, so I used White Wine vinegar *shrug* ... it was good.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 
• 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar 
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 hearts romaine lettuce 
• 1 large head radicchio
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 
• 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced 
• 1 avocado, pitted, flesh scooped and diced 
• 2 cups pita chips, crushed 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. - To a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the Parmesan, olive oil, mustard, vinegar and salt. Screw on the top and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside to let the flavours marry.
2. - In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, basil, cucumber, avocado and pita chips. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the salt and toss gently to coat and combine.