Crispy Prosciutto And Orange Salad Food

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO - BAKED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place slices of prosciutto flat on parchment paper over a baking sheet.
• Bake about 13 minutes, or until fairly crisp.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Break the prosciutto up into pieces and set aside.
• Credit goes to Maito & this recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/fig-and-crispy-prosciutto-salad-319957?oc=linkback.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
• In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
• To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F. Move the rack to the middle position.
• Add the prosciutto in a single layer to a baking sheet that's been covered with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until it's crispy but not burned.
• Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and add the salad greens, chives, and tomatoes to a large bowl.
• Once the prosciutto is done, let it cool for a few minutes then break it into desired size pieces. Toss the salad with the dressing and sprinkle the prosciutto on top.

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with whisk until well blended; set aside.
• Place prosciutto on rack in baking pan with sides. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, toss arugula with vinaigrette.
• To make each salad, place 1 cup arugula on serving plate. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Arrange orange sections in circle on top. Sprinkle with chopped dates. Place 1 crisp prosciutto slice on top. Arrange 4 date quarters around edge of plate.

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide prosciutto between baking sheets, laying them flat. Bake until fat turns golden and meat is darker, about 15 minutes (rotating baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through baking time). Using tongs, carefully transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain (it will crisp as it cools). Crispy prosciutto can be used like bacon, in whole pieces or crumbled.

ARTICHOKE, FENNEL, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and sauté until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain.
• Fill medium bowl with cold water. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into water; add lemon halves. Cut off stem from 1 artichoke, then bend back all outer leaves and snap off where leaves break naturally (only small cone of pale green inner leaves will remain). Trim off all dark green parts. Cut out and discard choke. Slice artichoke bottom very thinly. Place in lemon water. Repeat with remaining 3 artichokes. Do ahead Dressing, prosciutto, and artichokes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Drain artichokes well; transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and sliced fennel; toss. Mix in frisée and dressing; toss. Season salad with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with prosciutto and chopped fennel fronds.

SHAVED SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO BITS

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and salt. The salt crystals should dissolve. Whisk in the mustard, oregano, and black pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to form a smooth emulsion. Crumble in the blue cheese, if using. Pour the vinaigrette into a serving bowl to be passed at the table with a spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the salad: Set out 8 salad bowls, preferably clear glass so the guests can see the layers of vegetables. For each bowl, put down a layer of arugula and then a layer of fennel. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan and 1 tablespoon Prosciutto Bits over the fennel. Next, put down a layer of zucchini and a layer of red cabbage. Once again, season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with Parmesan and Prosciutto Bits. Put down a layer of carrots over the top and finish with a small sprinkling of Parmesan and Prosciutto Bits.
• Serve the salads at room temperature. Pass the vinaigrette at the table. Allow guests to dress their own salads and mix up the layers.

FIG AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place slices of prosciutto flat on parchment paper over a baking sheet. Bake about 13 minutes, or until fairly crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Break the prosciutto up into pieces and set aside.
• Assemble salad with the spinach and basil on the bottom. Top with figs and crispy prosciutto, and dress with balsamic vinegar and truffle oil, to taste.

ARUGULA PARMESAN PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the slices of prosciutto into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the prosciutto in the hot pan and cook for a few minutes on each side, until crispy (the prosciutto will crisp up even more once it cools). Transfer the prosciutto to a paper towel lined plate.
• Place the arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and the lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the arugula to coat it with the dressing and add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Top with the crispy prosciutto, or plate on individual serving dishes and then top with the crispy prosciutto.

ITALIAN MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON DIJION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small jar. Tightly screw the lid on and shake vigorously.
• Dressing may be doubled if you like your salads heavily dressed, if you're making a larger portion to feed more people, or if you simply would like leftover salad dressing. The amount listed is what I used for dressing 1 salad recipe.
• Store any leftovers in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.
• In a medium sized salad bowl, combine the greens and the basil. Toss with 1 recipe of the Lemon Dijion Vinaigrette.
• Sprinkle the top of the salad with the crispy prosciutto and shaved parmesan. Serve immediately.

CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a small jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and chopped parsley. Cover and shake until mixed well. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto in hot skillet until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
• Toss the cantaloupe, mixed greens, arugula, red onion, avocado, and pecans together in a large bowl. Break up the crispy prosciutto and scatter over the salad. Add the prepared dressing and toss again. Then top with the crumbled feta. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

SCALLOP, SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Using knife, cut between orange membranes to release segments. Mix juice, vinegar and shallot in bowl. Whisk in oil. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing for spinach; pour remaining dressing into small saucepan. Simmer dressing in pan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Line baking sheet with foil. Overlap 9 scallops slices on foil, forming round. Press to compact. Repeat with remaining scallops, forming 3 more rounds. Brush with melted butter. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Toss spinach with reserved 1/2 cup dressing. Mound spinach on plates. Garnish with orange segments and almonds.
• Broil scallops until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Bring 1/4 cup dressing in saucepan to simmer. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1/4 cup chilled butter; whisk just until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place scallops atop spinach salad. Drizzle sauce over scallops and serve.