Bresaola with Arugula, Fennel, and Manchego Cheese

Bresaola with Arugula, Fennel, and Manchego Cheese
Bresaola with Arugula, Fennel, and Manchego Cheese
Prosciutto is more familiar in this type of appetizer, but bresaola, beef fillet cured in a similar fashion, gives it a fresh interpretation. When paired with golden Spanish Manchego, the combination is deliciously bold in flavor.
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  • Served Person: Makes 18
Italian Beef Cheese Leafy Green No-Cook Buffet Fennel Arugula Spring Bon Appétit
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 9 mg(3%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 1 g(2%)
  • Protein 5 g(9%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
  • Sodium 271 mg(11%)
  • Calories 60

Preparation Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; set dressing aside. Place 1 bresaola slice on work surface with 1 long side parallel to edge. Place 3 arugula leaves at 1 short end so that leaves extend past 1 long side. Top with layer of sliced fennel, then 2 cheese strips. Sprinkle with pepper. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon dressing. Starting at filled end, roll up bresaola, enclosing filling. Arrange, seam side down, on platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients to form 18 rolls total. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill. Before serving, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.) *Available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.

Preparation Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend; set dressing aside. Place 1 bresaola slice on work surface with 1 long side parallel to edge. Place 3 arugula leaves at 1 short end so that leaves extend past 1 long side. Top with layer of sliced fennel, then 2 cheese strips. Sprinkle with pepper. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon dressing. Starting at filled end, roll up bresaola, enclosing filling. Arrange, seam side down, on platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients to form 18 rolls total. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill. Before serving, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.) *Available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.