Prosciutto and Shallot Salad

English_Rose's Note:

A very stylish, very simple and very delicious appetizer.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 red pepper
• 3 shallots , peeled
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and black pepper
• 1 ounce mixed salad green
• 8 ounces prosciutto , slices

Directions:

1. Cut the pepper into quarters. Remove the core and seeds. Broil until the skin is blistered and is blackened. Place in a plastic bag, knot and cool for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin and cut the flesh into strips.
2. Gently fry the shallots in 2 tbs of the oil for 10 minutes until softened and slighly colored.
3. Stir in the sugar, turn up the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes until caramelized. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining oil and vinegar.
4. Season well.
5. Put the salad leaves and pepper strips into a bowl, pour over the shallots and dressing and toss together.
6. Arrange on plates with slices of prosciutto.