Tender Greens with Prosciutto, Croutons and Walnut Oil Vina
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves peeled, crushed
- 1 cup, cubed bread 1/2 inch
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 18 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 5 to 6% acidity
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken broth or canned lowsodium broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine dry
- 4 slices prosciutto paper thin
- 6 cups mixed salad greens loosely packed, bibb, boston, or redleaf lettuce
- In a heavy medium skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the walnut oil over moderately low heat.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Remover and discard the garlic.
- Increase the heat to moderately high.
- Add the bread cubes and saute, turning, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and drain on paper towels; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, chicken stock and wine.
- Add the remaining 18 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup walnut oil.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto into 4 lengthwise strips.
- In a large bowl, lightly coat the greens with the dressing.
- Add the croutons and toss well.
- Place the salad on 2 large dinner plates and arrange the prosciutto strips decoratively on top.
- Serve immediately.
walnut oil, garlic, black pepper, black pepper, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, white wine, thin, mixed salad greens
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/tender-greens-prosciutto-crouto-35223 (may not work)