Fennel and Celery Salad (Dama Bianca)

A light and refreshing Italian salad combining crisp fennel and celery with optional buffalo mozzarella, dressed in a bright lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. This elegant white salad (Dama Bianca) showcases the natural flavors of fresh vegetables.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, stalks discarded
  • 6 stalks pale inner celery stalks
  • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella
  • ½ tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Halve fennel lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with celery and arrange on a platter with mozzarella.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together zest, juice, oil, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and drizzle over salad.

    5 min

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