Salad Of Tart Greens With Prosciutto And Warm Balsa

Name: Salad Of Tart Greens With Prosciutto And Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted; 3-4 whole scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 3 oz. Parmigianno Reggiano cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler into thin curls; 3 oz. thinly sliced Prosciutto, cut into bite sized squares; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil; 1 cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley; 8 lg. cloves garlic, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 to 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoons dark brown sugar; salt and black pepper to taste; mixed greens (either Mesclun mix or a combination of romaine, radicchio, red leaf, & curly endive

Servings: persons

1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3-4 whole scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
3 oz. Parmigianno Reggiano cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler into thin curls
3 oz. thinly sliced Prosciutto, cut into bite sized squares
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil
1 cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley
8 lg. cloves garlic, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 to 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoons dark brown sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
mixed greens (either Mesclun mix or a combination of romaine, radicchio, red leaf, & curly endive

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NB: I usually decrease the amount of olive oil to 1/3 cup and use the full 6 tablespoons of balsamic
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Assembling the salad:
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Soak onions in 1/2 cup red wine vinegar for 30 minutes to decrease sharpness. Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces. Toss lettuce with all but 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts, scallions, 1/2 of cheese, 1/2 of prosciutto, and all of basil.
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Making the dressing:
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In a medium skillet, slowly cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat for about 8 minutes, until garlic barely colored. Remove garlic with slotted spoon and reserve. Turn to medium-high heat and add vinegars. Cook a few moments until acid is diffused slightly. Add brown sugar to taste & bubble slowly for 1 minute. Taste for sweet/tart balance and adjust with more balsamic vinegar or sugar to taste. If too sharp, let boil for a few minutes. Stir in reserved garlic and season with salt and pepper.
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To serve:
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Top with drained onion and scatter rest of pine nuts, cheese, and prosciutto over the salad. Reheat the dressing, stir vigorously to blend, and spoon over the salad. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted, 3-4 whole scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, and more.

Yes, Salad Of Tart Greens With Prosciutto And Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Salad Of Tart Greens With Prosciutto And Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette

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