Jul 14 2026
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Casa Recipe

Inspired by Basso
Time25m
Serves4

Bibb + green leaf + castelvetrano olives + fennel + ricotta salata + herbs + red wine vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Olives and Cheese

Herbs and Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash and dry the Bibb and green leaf lettuce thoroughly. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Fennel

    Remove the fronds from the fennel bulb and slice it thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Add the sliced fennel to the salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Olives and Cheese

    Pit and slice the Castelvetrano olives. Crumble the ricotta salata cheese. Add both the olives and cheese to the bowl with the lettuce and fennel.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Add the fresh herbs and gently toss everything together to combine. Serve the salad immediately.

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