50 Dollar Salad
Elevate your salad game with the exquisite "50 Dollar Salad," a luxurious medley of fresh, high-quality ingredients that transform your typical greens into a gourmet masterpiece. This show-stopping recipe features peppery baby arugula as the base, adorned with sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes, velvety slices of ripe avocado, and creamy chunks of burrata cheese. Delicate prosciutto ribbons and nutty toasted pine nuts add layers of sophistication, while fresh basil leaves provide an aromatic burst of flavor. Finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze, extra-virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, delivering restaurant-level elegance right in your kitchen. Perfect as a light yet indulgent main dish or a stunning appetizer, the "50 Dollar Salad" is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 ball (about 4 ounces) fresh burrata cheese
- 4 slices thinly sliced prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 12 whole fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons flaky sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves thoroughly.
Halve the heirloom cherry tomatoes and set them aside in a small bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and gently scoop out the flesh. Slice it thinly and set aside.
On a large serving plate or shallow bowl, arrange a bed of baby arugula evenly.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and avocado slices over the arugula.
Tear the burrata cheese ball into chunks and distribute them across the salad.
Nestle the slices of prosciutto around the salad for a delicate and artistic appearance.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top, followed by the fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbaceous aroma.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad evenly.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve the salad immediately as a centerpiece of your table, and enjoy every luxurious bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.1 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3799 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2693 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
