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Ciliegine Con Prosciutto

1/2 medium lemon
1 medium garlic clove
2 tbl snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp hot red-pepper flakes
9 ounces fresh mozzarella "cherries" or fresh mozzarrella
15 thin prosciutto slices (6 ounces) 
1 medium bunch dill

Squeeze lemon juice into a medium bowl.  Peel and crush garlic and
put it into the bowl along with the chives, olive oil, and red-pepper
flakes.  Drain and add cheese "cherries" or cut mozzarella into
3/4- inch cubes and add to the mixture.  Marinate at room temperature
at least 2 hours.
   
Cut prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.  Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto
around each piece of cheese and 1 small sprig of dill.  Secure with
a toothpick and serve.

Small, cherry-sized balls of cow's milk mozzarella, packed in sealed
plastic containers are available in the dairy section of many 
supermarkets or speciality stores.

Printable version: mozzarella-prosciutto.txt.