🧀 Valtellina Casera DOP Salad, Bresaola, and Celeriac
A light and refined appetizer, ready in just a few minutes and rich in Valtellinese flavors 🇮🇹🥩🥬
Introduction
This fresh and quick salad is the perfect example of how a few quality ingredients can create a refined and tasty dish. The Bresaola della Valtellina, the Valtellina Casera DOP of medium aging, and the celeriac come together in a crunchy, savory, and light mix, ideal for an appetizer or a summer second course.
Served on a crispy Grana basket, this salad also impresses with its elegant presentation. Perfect for a light yet stylish dinner! 🌿
📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 120 g of Valtellina Casera DOP (medium aging)
- 120 g of Bresaola della Valtellina IGP
- 80 g of celeriac
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Grana Padano basket for serving (optional but recommended)
👩🍳 Preparation
- Cut the Valtellina Casera DOP, Bresaola, and celeriac into julienne: they should be in very thin strips.
- Gather all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and, if desired, a few drops of lemon for a touch of freshness.
- Serve the salad inside a crispy Grana basket, for an original and tasty presentation.
💡 Extra tips
- To make the Grana baskets, simply place the grated cheese in a hot non-stick pan to form a disc, let it brown slightly, then lay it over an inverted bowl to shape it.
- Also great as a light lunch or served in single portions for an elegant aperitif.
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