Fresh Fig and Crispy Prosciutto Salad
This salad has a delicious combination of flavors including sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Perfect as an appetizer or as an entree.
Servings: 6
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces prosciutto
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 cup fresh figs, stems removed and sliced ¼" thick (see note), about 8
- 1 small shallot or ½ small onion, minced
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 ounces leafy greens (arugula, spinach or mixed greens), washed and dried
- ½ cup walnut halves
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and fry until crisp, stirring often. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to cool and set aside. When cool, crumble or chop coarsely.
- Whisk vinegar and honey together until smooth in a large bowl. Slowly pour the remaining olive oil in, whisking constantly. Stir in sliced figs, shallot, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add arugula and toss until arugula is evenly covered. Divide arugula evenly among 6 bowls. Top each portion with some prosciutto, walnuts and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
If fresh figs are not available, use ½ cup dried figs instead. Remove stems and chop into ¼" pieces. Toss figs with balsamic and honey mixture, then microwave on high until figs have plumped, about 30 seconds. Follow the rest of the recipe as written above.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal