Best Greens With Prosciutto Gorgonzola And Pepperoncini Recipes

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
• Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

FRUIT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut or tear the prosciutto into bite-size pieces. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the prosciutto in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches); cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste into the oil to make a smooth dressing. Add the peaches, plums and red onion to the skillet; toss to coat and wilt the onion slightly. Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.
• Add the greens and half of the gorgonzola to the bowl; toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among plates; top with the crisp prosciutto and the remaining gorgonzola. Serve with the bread.

PROSCIUTTO AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and rinse well with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, stir together spinach, olives, prosciutto, oregano and oil. Add pasta and cheese; toss well.

BUCA DI BEPPO GREEN SALAD WITH PROSCUITTO AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss lettuce and onion with enough vinaigrette (see separate recipe to moisten.
• Place on large platter. Top with Gorgonzola, prosciutto, olives and pepperoncini.

BABY GREENS WITH GRAPES, PECANS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Butter a metal cookie sheet and set aside. In non-stick frypan, combine first set of ingredients. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking (BE CAREFUL THIS IS EXTREMELY HOT!) Add pecan halves and stir while cooking for one and 1/2 minutes. Remove pecans to cookie sheet and spread to separate. Let cool thoroughly. Whisk together dressing ingredients until combined. To assemble salad, toss greens with grapes, nuts and vinaigrette.
• Nuts can be done in advance, keep stored in airtight container. Dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated.
• Nutritional Stats: Calories 458; Protein 6.5g; Carbohydrate 23g; Fat 40g; Calories from Fat 75%; Saturated Fat 9g; Cholesterol 31mg; Fiber 2.6g; Sodium 592mg

MIXED GREENS WITH FRIED CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut cheese block crosswise into twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices, 2 1/2x1 inch. Place 2 tablespoons dressing and the bread crumbs in separate small shallow bowls. Dip cheese slices into dressing, then coat completely with bread crumbs.
• Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook cheese slices in skillet 1 to 2 minutes, gently turning once, until light golden brown and cheese is warm. Do not overcook or cheese will melt.
• Toss salad greens and 1/4 cup dressing; divide among 4 plates. Top each salad with 3 pieces of cheese. Serve immediately.

GREENS WITH PROSCIUTTO, GORGONZOLA AND PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook prosciutto over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 to 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until prosciutto becomes mostly crisp. Drain on paper towel.
• In large bowl, place salad greens, arugula, radicchio and vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese. Garnish with pepperoncini peppers.