Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto

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The perfect blend of sweet and salty in this easy to prepare mesclun mix recipe. You'd almost think it's a dessert. It makes a great presentation when served at a dinner party, too!

Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo

Ingredients:

5-6 slices prosciutto, thinly-sliced
5 ounces mesclun mix (fresh baby lettuces and greens)
goat cheese (or substitute grated Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, Parmesan or Feta cheese)
6 ounces dried apricots, cut to 1/4-inch pieces
Olive oil
Vino Cotto di Montillo
Freshly-ground black pepper

Directions:

Cut a prosciutto slice in half lengthwise, then cut into thirds crosswise (6 sections per slice). Tightly roll up each section, then cut it in half. Repeat.
Onto each salad plate, add a handful of lettuce, a few morsels of goat cheese, apricot pieces, and prosciutto rolls.
To serve, drizzle with olive oil and vino cotto, then top with black pepper.