Crisp Prosciutto Pea Mozzarella Salad With Mint Vinaigrette Food

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH (CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND) MINT

Steps:

• To blanch the peas, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of well-salted ice water and set it nearby.
• Add the peas to the boiling water, let the water return to a boil, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the peas from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into the ice water. When the peas are cold, drain them and lay on paper towels to dry.
• Cut the peas in half lengthwise, then set aside.
• Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Set the pan over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the prosciutto and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crispy. Add the red wine vinegar. Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, snap peas, onion and garlic.
• Scatter the crispy prosciutto on top and any juices from the pan.
• Add the pecorino and mint.
• Garnish with cracked black pepper.

MELON, PROSCIUTTO & MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut the melon into wedges, scoop out any seeds and then slice off the skin.
• Lay the melon slices out on a platter.
• Tear the mozzarella into pieces and dot these over the melon.
• Drape the slices of prosciutto attractively on the plate on top and around the melon and mozzarella.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the dish.