CAPRESE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND FRIED ARTICHOKES

Caprese Salad With Prosciutto and Fried Artichokes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound small tomatoes, quartered
1 1-pound ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
8 thin slices prosciutto (about 1/4 pound)
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup green olives (preferably Sicilian), smashed and pitted

Steps:

Mix the flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the artichoke hearts and toss. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the artichoke hearts and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove the skillet from the heat and reserve the frying oil.
Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide the mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto and fried artichokes among plates. Top with the basil and olives and drizzle with some of the reserved frying oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764, Fat 58 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Cholesterol 103 milligrams, Sodium 1876 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams