Prosciutto Di Parma Salad Food

PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA SALAD

Steps:

• In small dishes, place egg whites and bread crumbs.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter.
• Dip goat cheese slices first in the egg whites, second in the bread crumbs.
• Cook coated goat cheese in the hot butter until just golden, around 30 seconds for each side.
• Remove and set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients from orange juice to the pepper.
• On each of 4 salad plates, arrange 3 lettuce leaves.
• Place 2 pear fans on each plate.
• Place/tuck 3 slices of Prosciutto on each plate.
• Center the goat cheese rounds, dividing evenly.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with walnuts.
• Serve.

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA-BLACK PEPPER QUESADILLA WITH ROSEMARY OIL

Steps:

• Quesadilla: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place 8 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread half the cheese, onion and black pepper on each and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack to make 2 layer layers, cover with remaining tortilla and brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with some of the Parmesan cheese. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the tortillas are lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted. Cut into quarters, top each quarter with a slice of prosciutto and drizzle with the rosemary oil.
• Make the rosemary oil: Combine the oil, rosemary, chives and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer and store in the refrigerator.

PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut pears in half and core them.
• Peel one pear half, chop into cubes and place in a blender with the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. With the blender running add the olive oil; set aside.
• Cut remaining (unpeeled) pear halves into thin slices and place into a large bowl with the spinach.
• Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss.
• Place greens and pears onto each plate.
• Top each with 1/4 of the prosciutto, candied pecans and serve.

PEACH AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange rocket on a platter.
• Tear prosciutto into large pieces and place on top of the rocket and then top with peaches, bocconcini and chives.
• Drizzle the salad with dressing and season with salt and pepper and serve.

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, drain and chill all of the greens.
• Remove the core from the radicchio, cut into quarters and chill.
• Cut the prosciutto into strips and set aside.
• Shave the Romano into thin pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
• Add the greens, radicchio, prosciutto, black pepper and oil.
• Toss and serve or arrange on a chilled salad plate in a radial design with the prosciutto in the center.

TORTELLINI AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini by following the package directions for al dente; drain, rinse, and drain again.
• Transfer to a bowl and toss with reserved 1 tablespoon tomato oil; set aside.
• To make the dressing: whisk the vinegar, mustard, garlic, pepper flakes, rosemary, and salt/pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• Whisk in the olive oil gradually until an emulsion forms.
• Place the tortellini in a large serving bowl.
• Add in the prosciutto, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley; toss gently.
• Pour the dressing over the salad; toss gently to mix.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.