Escarole Salad with Melons and Crispy Prosciutto
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly savory, this Escarole Salad with Melons and Crispy Prosciutto is the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Tender escarole leaves provide a crisp base for juicy bites of cantaloupe and honeydew melon, while shards of oven-roasted prosciutto add a satisfying crunch. A tangy homemade vinaigrette, crafted with extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties everything together beautifully. Finished with fragrant fresh basil, this colorful salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s the ideal centerpiece for a summer gathering or a satisfying light lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Escarole
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 6 Prosciutto slices
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the prosciutto slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Wash the escarole thoroughly, dry it, and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melons in half. Remove the seeds, scoop out the flesh with a melon baller, or cut into bite-sized cubes. Add the melon to the salad bowl with the escarole.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Break the crispy prosciutto into smaller pieces and add it to the salad.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 6119 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 7272 mg | 155% | |
*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.
