Thoroughly wash and dry the bib lettuce. 

Tear apart with your fingers and line the bottom of a large salad bowl.

In a medium mixing bowl, add salt and vinegar. Whisk to combine and slowly add the oil to incorporate. 

Whisk in diced shallots.

Slice fennel with a mandolin and mix with your hand.

Gently fold in pistachios and then the grape tomatoes.

Use your hands to add mixed fennel salad to the top of the the bib lettuce. 

Grind fresh black pepper over salad.