Fennel and Celery Salad (Dama Bianca)

Name: Fennel and Celery Salad (Dama Bianca)
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 medium fennel bulbs, stalks discarded; 1 6 pale inner (white) celery stalks, leaves discarded and stalks thinly sliced; 1 1 (1/2-pound) ball buffalo mozzarella (optional), roughly torn; 1 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest (preferably from an unwaxed organic lemon); 1 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 6 tablespoons good-quality fruity extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

From the kitchen of Carly

Fennel and celery sing together in this bright, crisp salad that's all about texture and restraint. Thin slices catch lemon vinaigrette while tender mozzarella adds gentle richness. Italian, simple, and the kind of side that makes everything else taste better.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 medium fennel bulbs, stalks discarded
16 pale inner (white) celery stalks, leaves discarded and stalks thinly sliced
11 (1/2-pound) ball buffalo mozzarella (optional), roughly torn
11/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest (preferably from an unwaxed organic lemon)
12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 tablespoons good-quality fruity extra-virgin olive oil
11/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Halve fennel lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with celery and arrange on a platter with mozzarella.
Whisk together zest, juice, oil, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and drizzle over salad.