Broccoli Rabe with Ricotta Salata
- 2 bunches broccoli rabe, trimmed
- 1 cup chopped green or black olives, preferably Sicilian or kalamata
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 small ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- 4 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with a vegetable peeler or coarsely grated
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Cook the broccoli rabe over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, or just until soft.
- Drain the broccoli rabe and run it briefly under cold water to cool.
- Shake out the excess water.
- Place the broccoli rabe in paper towels and, using your hands, squeeze it dry.
- Chop into 2-inch pieces.
- Place the broccoli rabe in a large bowl.
- Stir in the olives, garlic, tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar until well combined.
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Arrange the salad on a serving platter and sprinkle it with the ricotta salata.
broccoli rabe, black olives, garlic, tomato, olive oil, lemon, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, ricotta salata
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-rabe-with-ricotta-salata-381870 (may not work)