Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto
Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto
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
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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.
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Photo by Deena Montillo, 2009
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Recipe by Emma Knowles, Lisa Featherby & Alice Storey
Photo by Ben Dearnley
Styling by Emma Knowles
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