Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRoccaLittle Gem Salad Recipe

Little Gem Salad Recipe

Inspired by Rocca
Time20m
Serves4

mint, shallot, pecorino romano, breadcrumbs, anchovy vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

    Rinse the Little Gem lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Cut each head of lettuce in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mint

    Pluck the leaves from the mint stems and roughly chop them. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice the Shallot

    Peel the shallot and slice it thinly. Set aside with the mint.

Making the Salad

  1. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the halved Little Gem lettuce, chopped mint leaves, and sliced shallot. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the shredded Pecorino Romano cheese and breadcrumbs over the salad mixture.

Dressing the Salad

  1. 6

    Add Anchovy Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the anchovy vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

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