Mediterranean Salad Recipe
local lettuce, persian cucumber, ricotta salata, black olive, heirloom tomatoes, roasted shallot vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Wash and dry the local lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
- 3
Add Olives and Cheese
Pit and chop the black olives, then add them to the salad bowl. Crumble the ricotta salata over the top of the salad.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 4
Roast the Shallots
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and halve the shallots, then place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and roast for about 15-20 minutes until caramelized and soft.
- 5
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, combine the roasted shallots, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Mediterranean salad immediately, garnishing with additional ricotta salata if desired.
