Insalata di Puntarelle con Burrata

Puntarelle is a variant of chicory, which is usually picked when it is still very young and tender. It has an elongated shape, and the best parts are the shoots and the top, which are usually eaten raw in salads.

The outside leaf is also enjoyed cooked. It has a very bitter yet pleasant taste. Traditionally, puntarelle are prepared in salads. The most famous is known as puntarelle alla Romana, a Roman style salad. It is prepared with extra virgin olive oil, anch