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Even I'd thrown out a bit of salad! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endive

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'a bit of salad' is the definition.
'endive' can be an answer for 'salad' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'a bit of' bit.

'even i'd thrown out' is the wordplay.
'thrown out' is an anagram indicator.
'even'+'id'='evenid'
'evenid' anagrammed gives 'ENDIVE'.

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(Other definitions for endive that I've seen before include "Salad plant related to chicory" , "Envied (anag.)" , "Portion of salad" , "Type of chicory" , "Plant used in salads" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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