Green Salad with Goat Cheese, Artichoke Hearts and Migas
- 4 6.5-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, well drained
- 12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 5 cups 1/2-inch pieces crustless baguette (from one 16-ounce loaf)
- 6 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
- 4 cups lightly packed arugula (about 2 large bunches)
- 2/3 cup sliced red onion
- 4 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet; about 5 ounces)
- Combine artichoke hearts, 6 tablespoons oil, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano in medium bowl.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally.
- Heat remaining 6 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add prosciutto; stir 2 minutes.
- Add bread pieces; stir to coat with oil.
- Mix in remaining 2 garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons oregano.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; stir until bread pieces begin to brown and are crisp on edges, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Season with pepper; sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Place romaine, arugula, red onion and vinegar in large bowl.
- Add artichoke mixture; toss to blend.
- Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon bread mixture over center of salad.
- Sprinkle with goat cheese.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, bitesize pieces romaine lettuce, arugula, red onion, sherry wine vinegar, goat cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-salad-with-goat-cheese-artichoke-hearts-and-migas-101007 (may not work)