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Sicilian Harvest Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • Fried Rosemary (use 1 1/2 tbsps) .
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted .
  • oil, for frying .
  • 1 tbsp dried apricots, sliced (1/4-inch dice) .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1 c large seedless grapes, halved .
  • rosemary sprigs .
  • 5 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 1/2 c raisins .
  • 12 slices prosciutto (thin slices) .
  • boiling water .
  • 1/4 large red onion, cut into small slivers .
  • 2 c baby spinach, loosely packed .
  • 1 (3/4 lb) radicchio .
  • 1 large lemon, juice of

Directions
  • Step #1 Put the raisins in a small bowl & pour boiling water over them to cover.
  • Step #2 Let stand until plump & soft, about 10 mins.
  • Step #3 Drain.
  • Step #4 Put the raisins, apricots, grapes, rosemary & onion In a large-ish bowl.
  • Step #5 Add the lemon juice & stir in the the olive oil.
  • Step #6 Spice up with salt & pepper.
  • Step #7 Separate the radicchio into leaves, saving the heart for another use.
  • Step #8 Tear into bite size pieces & add to the dried fruit mixture along with the spinach.
  • Step #9 Toss well.
  • Step #10 Divide among 4 plates & top this with the prosciutto.
  • Step #11 Scatter the pine nuts over the top.
  • Step #12 Frying rosemary on the branch removes its slightly soapy, bitter flavor so you can use more.
  • Step #13 Heat 1-inch oil in a deep saute pan to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #14 Deep-fry the rosemary for 30 seconds & drain on paper towels.
  • Step #15 Strip the leaves off the stems & crush the leaves in the paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Step #16 Mince & store this in a clean, tightly sealed container.
  • Step #17 Use the fried rosemary to make a seasoned salt by adding it to a mixture of black pepper, dried lemon zest & salt.
  • Enjoy the Sicilian Harvest Salad recipe

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