Correction -- Cucina! Cucina! Chopped Salad
The cooking time for the egg in last week's recipe was incorrect. The corrected recipe follows.
CUCINA! CUCINA! CHOPPED SALAD 8 servings
Italian Vinaigrette:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
Salad:
4 ounces cooked chick peas, lightly chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped in 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese
12 ounces diced poached chicken breast
8 ounces dry wine salami, diced
8 ounces plum tomatoes, diced, reserve half for garnish
1/2 cup grated provolone cheese, reserve half for garnish
3 thin green onions, thinly sliced, reserve half for garnish
8 lettuce leaves
1. To prepare the dressing: Combine the egg yolk and water in a small bowl and whisk well. Cover the bowl with a small plate and microwave on high for 10 seconds, or until the mixture starts to expand. Continue to cook 5 seconds longer. Whisk with a clean whisk. Cover and return to the microwave 5 seconds. Remove from the oven, whisk with a clean whisk, cover and let sit 1 minute.
2. In a food processor combine the egg, Dijon, garlic, salt,
pepper, dry mustard, oregano, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice; process to blend. Slowly add the olive oil, processing until emulsified. Set aside. (The dressing makes about 1 1/2 cups; refrigerate the excess.)
3. To prepare the salad: Combine the chick peas, iceberg lettuce, basil, mozzarella, chicken, salami and half of the tomatoes, provolone and green onions. Toss with the dressing. Divide evenly between 8 lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with the remaining tomatoes, provolone and green onions.
Note: The original recipe called for using a raw egg in the vinaigrette, which is unsafe by today's standards.