Spinach And Prosciutto Salad Food

ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND CRISPED-PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake until crisp and deep golden, about 9 minutes. Let cool on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking; drain, then cut into 2-inch pieces on the bias. Add peas to water and cook until just tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop the cooking; drain. Add potatoes to water and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Combine asparagus, peas, potatoes, tarragon, and spinach in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and top with crisped prosciutto. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve with remaining dressing on the side.

SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Place spinach in a large bowl.
• Drizzle with half of oil mixture.
• Add pepper; toss well to coat.
• Arrange prosciutto slices evenly on each of 6 salad plates.
• Top each serving with 1 cup spinach mixture.
• Drizzle evenly with the remaining oil mixture.
• Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons cheese.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH-PROSCIUTTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Combine the prosciutto, spinach, ricotta, egg yolk, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of cold water in a small dish.
• Place six or so wonton skins on work surface. Keep remaining skins covered. Place a gently rounded teaspoonful of the filling in the center of the skin.
• Dip your finger in the cornstarch mix (stir it up, as it will settle) and wet two edges of the skin. Fold over the other two edges to form a triangle. Try to keep the filling centered, as if it spreads to the edges, you won't be able to get a good seal.
• Continue until all skins are used up. Depending on the exact size of your wonton skins, you may end up with more or fewer ravioli.
• Heat a large pan of salted water to boiling. Reduce the heat so that the water is simmering and not at a full boil. Drop the ravioli in one by one. They will take no more than two or three minutes to cook. Don't crowd the pan, cook in batches. Remove with strainer and drain well.
• Serve with your favorite pasta sauce. I like to use recipe #64635. I would not use a typical marinara. Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Note1: Delis often sell prosciutto ends for a fraction of what sliced prosciutto costs. That's what I buy to make this and other dishes calling for chopped prosciutto.
• Note2: These freeze very well. Freeze in a single layer and then package in appropriate container. Do not thaw; they will take app. 3 to 4 minutes to cook.
• Note3: These can also be used for a first course, three or four per serving.

WARM SPINACH, FIG, AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINA

Steps:

• Clean and rinse the spinach leaves and keep them in the fridge until ready to use.
• In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, add the olive oil, shallots and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, 45 seconds.
• Add the red onion and cook, stirring, one minute longer.
• Add the proscuitto and toss just until hot.
• Add the honey, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock and vinegar to the pan to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the luquids are reduced by one quarter, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil, add the sliced figs and salt and pepper to taste, and stir.
• Distribute the spinache leaves among the serving places.
• Spoon some of the warm ham and fig vinaigrette over each serving.