Insalata Rustica

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Whisk 1/2 cup oil and lemon juice in small bowl.
3. 3
   Season dressing with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
5. 5
   Add prosciutto to skillet and saute until crisp.
6. 6
   Using slotted spoon, transfer crisp prosciutto to paper towels to drain.
7. 7
   Toss grapes with 1 tablespoon oil on rimmed baking sheet.
8. 8
   Roast until grapes begin to shrivel, about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool grapes on baking sheet.
10. 10
    Place cherries in small bowl.
11. 11
    Add enough hot water to cover cherries by 1 inch.
12. 12
    Let cherries soak in bowl 15 minutes to soften.
13. 13
    Drain.
14. 14
    DO AHEAD: Dressing, prosciutto, grapes, and cherries can be made 2 hours ahead.
15. 15
    Let stand at room temperature.
16. 16
    Mix greens, matchstick-size pear pieces, dressing, 2/3 of prosciutto, grapes, and cherries in large bowl.
17. 17
    Season with salt and pepper.
18. 18
    Divide among plates.
19. 19
    Garnish with pear slices, drizzle with vinegar, and sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining prosciutto.
20. 20
    Garnish with cheese.