Prosciutto di Parma with Fresh Figs and Fett'Unta
- 3 cups fresh figs, stems removed
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 8 ounces prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 4 (1-inch) slices Italian peasant bread, toasted in 400 degree F oven for 2 minutes
- Chop 1 cup of the figs and place in the bowl of a food processor with the molasses.
- Buzz until smooth and drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until mixture is emulsified.
- Set aside.
- Cut remaining figs in half lengthwise and set aside.
- Place baby spinach in a large salad bowl and toss with lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Slice prosciutto and divide onto 4 dinner plates.
- Top each plate with a mound of spinach.
- Arrange figs and toasted bread around spinach.
- Drizzle toast with fig oil and serve immediately.
fresh figs, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, baby spinach, lemon juice, salt, parma, italian peasant bread
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/prosciutto-di-parma-with-fresh-figs-and-fettunta-recipe.html (may not work)