Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled green peas
- 1 package of fresh cheese tortellini, blanched and shocked
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil
- Honey to taste
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup small diced Italian Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, julienned
- 1/2 pound proscuitto, julienned
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil
- Couple of slices of focaccia
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water up to a boil. Blanch the peas for 1-2 minutes. Remove the peas and drain. Shock the peas in an ice bath and drain. In a mixing bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic together. Add the garlic and basil. Season with honey, salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine the peas, pasta, tomatoes, onions, and proscuitto together. Toss with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Mound the salad in the center of a platter. Garnish with grated cheese and basil. Serve with focaccia.
















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By janet_clayton_5...
St. George, UT
on May 15, 2008
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No one in my family liked this dish. Although we all managed to eat it, no one wants to have it again. In fairness, we all decided we don't care for the taste of cold prosciutto and agreed that the taste of the dressing was off. It definitely won't be a repeat at our house.
By mallja_448311
WAxhaw, NC
on March 28, 2008
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Everyone loves this dish - especially the kids!! It's the dressing that makes it!
By thepalas_8272691
New Hope, PA
on September 06, 2007
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I've been making this recipe for years...it's delicious. A crowd pleaser for sure!
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