Salata od šipka, Pecorino sira i matovilca/Pomegranate, Pecorino cheese and Lamb's lettuce Salad

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Konačno je i u Dalmaciju došla prava sezonska zima donoseći sa sobom orkansku buru, kišu i hladnije vrijeme. A onda opet buru koja je rastjerala sve oblake i donijela nam sunce. Da li su te promjene vremena više uopće normalne? Ne znam šta da više mislim. 

Sjećam se zima prijašnjih godina. Dok sam bila dijete, temperature su bile daleko niže, imali smo pravu zimu, čak bi i nekada pao snijeg, a od niskih temperatura sve lokvice na cesti bi se zaledile. Sjećam se da je mene i brata baka budila svako jutro prije škole, da bi popili vruću čokoladu i da su kiše bile toliko jake da su nas roditelji morali voziti do škole.

A danas? Prekjučer je dragom prijatelju restoran planuo (doslovno) i cijeli dan smo čistili čađu iz kuhinje, 12 sati radne akcije na buri, bez jakni. Prijatelj se čak dvaput okupao u moru ispred kuće i to u siječnju. Više me ništa ne čudi.

Što se tiče salatice, inspiracija mi je došla instiktivno u nedjelju. 

Zapravo, nešto slično sam već jela na jednoj prijateljskoj večeri i bila je izvrsni dodatak uz tjesteninu sa škampima na bijelo.

M. i ja smo se rano ustali, slijedeći već dobro pozantu rutinu. Kada smo pogledali kroz prozor, vidjeli smo grane posvuda po podu, neka stabla prepolovljena, ostatke sinoćnje orkanske bure. A nedjelja je bila tako lijepa, blaga za ove siječanjske temperature, sunčana.

Oboje smo odlučili da je dan prelijep za ostati u kući, pa smo posjetili dragu prijateljicu J. koju nismo stigli posjetiti u prosincu. Njena kuća je uređena u drvenom stilu, prava riznica starinskih stvari, detalja i domaćih likera. Iznenadilo me koliko je dobar njen domaći liker od šipaka!

Na našem putu kući, dobili smo zadnje domaće šipke te domaću ciklu.

I tu se rodila idejica za salaticu. Napravila sam salatu sa šipkom, matovilcem i Pecorino sirom. Radila sam i salatu s pečenim narančama, grejpom i ciklom prelivenu s sokom od naranče, maslinovog ulja i meda– kao slatkasto slanu varijantu. Obje su nas oduševile!

Roasted beetroot and citrus Salad drizzle with orange juice, honey and olive oil

Salata s matovilcem izvrsna je u kombinaciji s slanim pecorino sirom jer tada ne zahtjeva dodatak soli. No, možete je slobodno kombinirati i s Mozzarellom. Volim je i s kruškama i s jabukama, a nekada dodam i sitno naribanu sirovu ciklu. To mi je omiljena kombinacija :)

Salata od šipka, Pecorino sira i matovilca     

(za dvije osobe)

      Potrebni sastojci:

·         1 puna šaka svježeg matovilca

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·         1 manji šipak, očišćen

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·         1 manja jabuka (ili kruška), tanko narezana na kriške i nakapana s sokom od limuna

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·         20 g Pecorino sira, narezanog na tanke kriške

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·         2 žlice maslinovog ulja

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·         1 žličica balzamičnog octa

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·         1 žličica svježe iscijeđenog soka od limuna

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·         1 žličica tekućeg meda

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      Priprema:

·         Matovilac operite pod mlazom hladne vode i protresite par puta da se ocijedi voda. Stavite u dublju zdjelu.

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·         Kriške jabuka nakapajte s svježe iscijeđenim sokom od limuna. Poslažite preko matovilca. Dodajte šipak i sir pa lagano promiješajte.

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·         U manjoj posudici pomiješajte maslinovo ulje, sok limuna, med i ocat pa prelijte preko salate. Po želji dodajte sol i papar.

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·         Poslužite hladno.

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English version

Winter has finally arrived here in Dalmatia, bringing thunder, rain, and the cooler temperatures. And then, bringing sunny days again. I don't know what to think anymore. One thing is for sure, I was not surprised!

It was a Sunday when it all happened. My salad inspiration.

We got up early, following our Sunday morning routine. When we looked out through the window, we realized that the last night's storm has passed. Sunday was mild, little bit sunny.

One thing I knew. That Sunday was a day we had to spend outside. To visit our old friend J. we didn't see a long time. To feel the season. To taste her's homemade liquors. To worm up again.

Her house is a wonderful place to find vintage things. Or fresh fruits :)

I was quite surprised when I tried her's domestic Pomegranate liqueur! Amazing, isn't it?

On our way home, we got a handful of fresh pomeganates and beetroots.

That was it. An idea for perfect winter salad. Colorful.

I made Pomagranate salad with lamb's lettuce. Also, I made roasted citrus and beetroot salad drizzle with orange juice, honey and olive oil.

Ever had a fresh pomegranate?  We have it every season and we love it! It takes a bit of time to remove the seeds from this almost absurd looking fruit, but it’s totally worth it – each seed is a burst of juicy, sweet flavor.

Lamb’s lettuce is the perfect base for any autumn or winter salad – it has a very mild taste and can be combined with sweet or hearty other ingredients. I love it in the winter, with apples or pears, with Mozzarella or Pecorino cheese (when using salty Pecorino cheese, I don't add salt).

Sometimes I even add grated raw beetroot.

Give it a try! 

     

  Pomegranate, Pecorino cheese and Lamb's lettuce Salad

      (serves 2)

      You need:

·         handful of lamb's letttuce salad

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·         1 small pomegranate, purified

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·         1 small apple, sliced thinly and drizzled with freshly squeezed lemon juice

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·         20 g Pecorino cheese, sliced thinly

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·         2 tbsp olive oil

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·         1 tsp balsamic vinegar

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·         1 tsp fresh lemon juice

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·         1 tsp honey

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      Steps:

·         Wash the lamb's lettuce leaves under the cold water and tap them dry. Arrange in the bowl.

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·         Drizzle the sliced apples with lemon juice. Put them into a bowl with lettuce. Add pomegranate seeds and cheese and toss gently.

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·         In a small bowl combine olive oil, honey, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper if you like.

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·         Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

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P.S. For the measurements check out the kitchen chart!

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