Little Gem Salad Recipe
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
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
Prepare the Mint
Pluck the leaves from the mint stems and roughly chop them. Set aside.
- 3
Slice the Shallot
Peel the shallot and slice it thinly. Set aside with the mint.
Making the Salad
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the halved Little Gem lettuce, chopped mint leaves, and sliced shallot. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded Pecorino Romano cheese and breadcrumbs over the salad mixture.
Dressing the Salad
- 6
Add Anchovy Vinaigrette
Drizzle the anchovy vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.