BRESAOLA AND ROCKET

Bresaola and rocket is one of the most classic appetizers of Italian cuisine, rich in flavors and highly appreciated. The classic recipe is enriched with the flakes of Parmesan and completed with some lemon juice, perfect for the Bresaola taste and the Parmesan cheese.

This appetizer is prepared for important lunches, like the ham with melon, which is another great Italian classic starter.

The recipe is very simple and it depends on the quality of the Bresaola, for which there are many types. In fact, this cold cut can be made with various meats, that could be beef, pork, horse or deer. Usually this salami is made by the thigh or the hip point of the animal, but for the deer it is used the shoulder.

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BRESAOLA AND ROCKET

Bresaola and rocket is one of the most traditional appetizers of Italy, often used for the most important lunches.

Course

Starter

Cuisine

Italian

Keyword

Bresaola, Cheese

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 300 g Bresaola
• 200 g Rocket
• 50 g Parmesan cheese
• 10 g Raisin
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Course Starter Cuisine Italian Keyword Bresaola, Cheese Prep Time 10 minutes Servings people Ingredients 300 g Bresaola 200 g Rocket 50 g Parmesan cheese 10 g Raisin 1 lemon 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

1. Wash the rocket (1) and dry carefully to place on the cutting board and cut it roughly (2). Then leave aside (3) in a saucer.

   
2. On a large plate lay the slices of bresaola (4) and put on top the rocket (5). Then pour in a little extra virgin olive oil (6).

   
3. Cut the lemon in two half (7) and squeeze (8) on the plate, taking care not to drop the seeds. Alternatively, use a citrus squeezer to obtain the purified juice from the pulp and seeds. Then add the raisins (9).

   
4. Now grate the Parmesan in flakes (10) on a plate (11). Then finally spread the flakes of Parmesan cheese (12) on top. This dish does not need salt in seasoning.

   

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