*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              Warm Salad of Mortadella, Frisee & Artichokes

Recipe By     : Molto Mario
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12                    Baby artichokes -- outer leaves
                        - removed and stems trimmed,
                        - soaked in acidulated water
   3      tb            Extra virgin olive oil
   1      md            Red onion -- thinly sliced
   2      cl            Garlic -- thinly sliced
   1      lb            Mortadella -- in 1" cubes
   2                    Frisee or chicory heads --
                        - washed and spun dry
   1      tb            Fresh thyme leaves -- chopped
   6      tb            Balsamic vinegar
                        Salt
                        Freshly ground black pepper
    1/2   lb            Wedge Parmigiano-Reggiano

Drain artichokes and cut each into quarters.

In a 12 to 14" saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add onion and
garlic and saute until just softened, about 4 minutes. Add Mortadella
and stir until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add frisee,
thyme, and balsamic vinegar and toss until just wilted, about 45 to
60 seconds. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and divide
among 4 plates. Shave Parmesan cheese over each salad using a
vegetable peeler and serve warm.

Yield: 4 Servings


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