Strawberry-and-Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Quentin Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoonshoney
- 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cupsstrawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/3 cupsliced red onion
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
- 6 cupsbaby arugula (about 5 ounces)
- 2 ouncesgoat cheese or feta, crumbled
Preparation
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large serving bowl. Add berries and red onion; let stand 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, lightly coat a seasoned cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan with cooking spray, and heat over moderately high heat. Add prosciutto in one layer, and cook, turning, about 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate to cool; crumble and reserve.
3. Place the baby arugula in a large serving bowl with the cheese; add the strawberries, red onion, and balsamic dressing, and toss gently until just coated. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates, and top evenly with the cooked prosciutto.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad and 1 tablespoon dressing)
Prep: 10 minutes; Stand: 15 minutes; Cook: 4 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 155 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 10g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 4g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Protein per serving: | 8g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 11g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 22mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 534mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 105mg |




