Zucchini with Peppermint (Curcurica kin Menta)
Ricotta salata is a firm cheese common on the island. Salata means salty; the process for making the cheese involves salting traditional soft ricotta and aging it until it's firm. Purchase pane carasau (Sardinian music bread), a paper-thin flatbread, from GourmetSardinia (www.gourmetsardinia.com).
Recipe by Cooking Light March 2009