Best Watermelon Carpaccio With Ricotta Salata Recipes

WATERMELON CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake prosciutto on a rack-lined rimmedbaking sheet until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.Let cool; break each into 2 or 3 pieces.
• Remove rind of watermelon. Slice half the watermelon1/4 inch thick; reserve remaining melonfor another use. Transfer to a largeplatter. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Slice scallions (green parts only) ona very sharp bias. Sprinkle watermelonwith salt and pepper. Drizzle with2 tablespoons olive oil; top with prosciuttoand scallions.

CREMINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Thinly slice the mushrooms on a mandolin and scatter on a rimmed platter. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the vinegar and oil to the skillet and stir. Pour the bacon dressing over the mushrooms and toss. Finish with the arugula, parsley, Parmesan and a few grinds of pepper.

SPICY MELON SALAD WITH MINT AND RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive mixing bowl, combine the melons, chili flakes, mint, olive oil, and season, to taste, with gray salt and pepper. Serve immediately topped with the shaved ricotta salata.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, combine the anchovy paste, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
• Place the radicchio in the pan and grill until charred and starting to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Top with the ricotta salata and sprinkle with the hazelnuts.

GARDEN PUREE BRUSCHETTA WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• 2. Add the peas, asparagus tips, haricots verts, and green onions and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. (If you're using frozen peas, you can throw them in during the last couple of minutes, to thaw.) Drain, transfer to a bowl of salted ice water to stop cooking, and drain again. Puree the rest in a food processor with the ricotta, a drizzle of oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Set it aside until ready to use.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 4. Make the bruschetta by cutting thin slices of the baguette. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and bake in a hot oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and rub with peeled garlic cloves while still warm.
• 5. To serve, spoon the garden puree onto the toasted bread. Garnish with a large shaving of ricotta salada and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, if desired.

WATERMELON, RICOTTA SALATA, BASIL, AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place watermelon and ricotta salata in medium serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• *Available at supermarkets, Italian markets, and specialty foods stores.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, WALNUT AND RICOTTA SALATA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the Brussels sprouts, walnuts, olive oil and lemon juice together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Shave or crumble the ricotta salata over the top; toss and serve.