FENNEL & CELERY SALAD w/FRESH MOZZARELLA

By BobD

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.