Any good recommendations for a veggie side to go with an Italian meal

Slivy
  • Posted by: Slivy
  • September 29, 2012
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ryanm September 30, 2012
Even easier than caesar, and slightly more unique, is an escarole salad with lemon dressing, pecorino romano and marcona almonds. I had this at Otto in NYC and have been making it ever since.
 
Slivy September 30, 2012
Thank you for all the recs. I'll be doing a caesar salad and some green beans!!
 
sexyLAMBCHOPx September 29, 2012
caesar salad
 
ATG117 September 29, 2012
I'd also go with a green salad or one of the great green bean recipes on the site. I'd definitely aim for something light as a counterpoint to either of those mains.
 
ATG117 September 29, 2012
I'd also go with a green salad or one of the great green bean recipes on the site. I'd definitely aim for something light as a counterpoint to either of those mains.
 
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I agree with broccoli rabe. If that's too bitter for you (it is for me), sauteed spinach with garlic finished with either a splash of cider vinegar or balsamic. Roasted brussels sprouts. Roasted broccoli or cauliflower dusted with parmesan.
 
Kristen W. September 29, 2012
Sounds simple, but I'd go for simply a salad of arugula and parm, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. I think the lightness, freshness, and pepperiness of the salad is a perfect compliment to the richness of those main dishes. alternately, a romaine salad would be nice too, for added crunchiness.
 

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Tracey W. September 29, 2012
sauteed Broccoli Rabe with garlic, yum
 
Slivy September 29, 2012
Most likely chicken parm and/or lasagna
 
sexyLAMBCHOPx September 29, 2012
What's your Italian main course?
 
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