bibb and arugula salad with pecorino toscano

insalata fresca con il pecorino

4 servings

Use a vegetable peeler to shave paper thin slices of Pecorino over the salad. For more about Pecorino, including the different varieties of this sheep's milk cheese, check out our cheese guide.

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Ingredients

1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves torn
1 (1/4 pound) bunch arugula, coarse stems discarded, leaves torn
1 small zucchini, very thinly sliced
5 radishes, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 ounces Pecorino Toscano cheese, thinly shaved

Instructions

In a large serving bowl, combine Bibb lettuce, arugula, zucchini and radish slices. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad. Season with salt and pepper, top with cheese and serve.

June 2009