Dish · The French Laundry, Yountville
Compressed Summer Melon Salad
Feta Cheese “Panna Cotta,” English Walnut-Ibérico Jamón Crumble, Garden Spearmint and Australian Finger Lime Dressing
- First documented
- 2026
- Latest documented
- July 17, 2026
- Appearances
- 1
- Description revisions
- 0
From the record
Compressed Summer Melon Salad is documented in the Cartelier archive as served at The French Laundry in Yountville, CA. It appears on the menu of July 17, 2026 under “CHEF’S TASTING MENU”, one of 12 items served that dinner. As printed, the kitchen describes it: feta cheese “panna cotta,” english walnut-ibérico jamón crumble, garden spearmint and australian finger lime dressing. Every appearance below preserves the menu exactly as published — source, hash, and date — so this dish can be read as it stood on any documented evening.
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As printed — July 17, 2026
Compressed Summer Melon Salad
Feta Cheese “Panna Cotta,” English Walnut-Ibérico Jamón Crumble, Garden Spearmint and Australian Finger Lime Dressing
- Menu date
- July 17, 2026
- Service
- dinner · CHEF’S TASTING MENU
- Price
- None
- Source
- Official source
Served alongside — CHEF’S TASTING MENU
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