Modena Salad (Botegga Louie Copycat Recipe)

• Butter lettuce: One head, washed and dried

• Candied walnuts: ½ cup (approximately)

• Crumbled goat cheese: ¼ to ½ cup, to taste

• Shallots: 1-2 shallots, very thinly sliced

• Italian parsley: A small handful, chopped [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• Extra virgin olive oil: ¼ cup

• Balsamic vinegar of Modena: 2 tablespoons

• Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

• Honey or agave (optional): 1 teaspoon, to balance acidity

    • Salt and fresh ground black pepper: to taste [3, 8, 9, 10, 11]

  1. Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk (or shake) together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey/agave (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the ratio of oil and vinegar as desired.

  2. Prepare the Salad Base: Wash and thoroughly dry the butter lettuce, then tear or chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.

  3. Assemble the Salad: Add the thinly sliced shallots, candied walnuts, and chopped Italian parsley to the butter lettuce.

  4. Add Cheese and Toss: Crumble the goat cheese over the salad ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all components are lightly coated.

  5. Serve: Taste and add additional seasoning if needed. Serve the Modena Salad immediately.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🥙Light Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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