Author Notes
This is my version of my favorite salad from a local italian restuarant. Unfortunately, the chef would not part with the recipe so this is my take.... Use good balsamic, good olive oil, and real Parmigiano-Reggiano in this recipe. Given the few ingredients, you need to use quality or the dish will suffer! —Tony S
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Ingredients
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1
head Radicchio
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1
large bulb Fennel
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1/3 cup
Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
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1/4 pound
Proscuitto
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1/4 cup
Balsamic Vinegar (use white if you have it)
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3/4 cup
Olive Oil
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1 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
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Pinch
Sugar
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1
Small Shallot Minced
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Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
Directions
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Core and slice the fennel as thinly as possible. Core and half the radicchio; slice into tagliatelle sized ribbons. Cut the proscuitto the same size as the radicchio.
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Mix vinegar, mustard, sugar, shallot, and salt & pepper together. Slowly whisk in olive oil or put all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid and shake to emulsify.
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Shave Parmigiano-Reggiano with a vegetable peeler and combine with radicchio, fennel, and proscuitto. Mix salad with enough of the vinaigrette to adequately dress. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes, then serve.
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