Fig and Crispy Prosciutto Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Fig and Crispy Prosciutto Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that feels as luxurious as it tastes. This dazzling dish combines juicy fresh figs, crispy oven-baked prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts atop a bed of vibrant mixed greens. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic-honey vinaigrette, every bite is a burst of flavor balanced with crunch and creaminess. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is a show-stopping option for entertaining, light lunches, or as an elegant dinner side. Packed with seasonal ingredients and rich textures, this recipe offers a gourmet twist on a classic salad that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces fresh figs
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay the prosciutto slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Remove and let them cool completely.
While the prosciutto is baking, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Wash and pat dry the mixed greens. Arrange them on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Cut the figs into quarters and scatter them evenly over the greens.
Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with the toasted walnuts.
Break the cooled prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Fig and Crispy Prosciutto Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.0 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.5 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 58.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2294 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2003 mg | 43% | |
*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.
