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Tangerine Ricotta Salad  

Tangerine Ricotta Salad
8 tangerines
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 cup oil cured black olives, pitted and halved
6 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves
6 cups lightly packed Boston lettuce leaves
Fresh ground sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
4 oz ricotta salata
4 tangerines, juiced
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh ground sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper

1. Zest 3 tangerines into thin strips (2 Tbsp). Remove reamining
    rind from all tangerines and discard rind. Cut section from
    tangerines and remove seeds.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add rosemary and
    cook for 4 seconds. Add olives and cook for 10 - 12 seconds.
    Stir in zest and cook for a few seconds and then remove from
    heat and allow to cool in skillet.

3. Pour juice and oil in a bowl and whisk lightly. Add salt and
    pepper to taste

4. Mix lettuce leaves in a bowl. Add reserved tangerine sections
    and pour in olive mixture from skillet. Add vinaigrette and
    toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with
    ricotta. Serve immediately.