Italian Salads: An Italian Cookbook For Salad Dressing And Seasoning Mix (Paperback)
italy, the phrase insalata (salad) is almost synonymous with lattuga (lettuce). at the neighborhood bar at lunchtime, you'll see "panino con prosciutto e insalata," or a sandwich with ham and salad (meaning simply lettuce). the "salad" is on the sandwich, not on the side.