Jul 14 2026
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Insalata Canaletto Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

lettuce mix | grana padano | croutons | house vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

House Vinaigrette

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

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

  2. 2

    Add Grana Padano

    Grate or shave the Grana Padano cheese and sprinkle it over the lettuce in the bowl.

  3. 3

    Include Croutons

    Add the croutons to the salad bowl, distributing them evenly over the lettuce and cheese.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Vinaigrette Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended and emulsified.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all components are well coated with the dressing.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Salad

    Serve the Insalata Canaletto immediately on chilled plates, garnishing with additional Grana Padano if desired.

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