It has been a minute since I posted a new salad recipe. I call this one The Rustic Italian Salad because it’s loaded with all things I consider to be the best Italy has to offer! This salad makes a great side dish, light main course or lunch. You’re going to love it.
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The Rustic Italian Salad:
So much flavor, color, texture and beauty. The Rustic Italian Salad is a delicious blend of sweet, savory, bitter and salty. We’ve got peppery arugula and bright purple radicchio lettuces as a base, then we add salty prosciutto, shredded Parmesan, chopped Marcona almonds, sweet pears and dress it all in a simple and quite lovely white balsamic dressing.
The White Balsamic Dressing:
We finish this colorful salad with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette made with heart healthy olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, sea salt and ground pepper. So easy and take two minutes to make. You may find white balsamic at your grocery store. but I have to tell you, this Prelibato is the best on the market!
What to Serve it With:
This salad is delicious served alongside my Greek Chicken Thighs!
Trust Me, You’re Going to Love It
Happy eating friends! I am sure this beautiful salad will end up in your meal rotation quite often, it’s versatile, unique and oh so pretty!
Tips and what you need: Marcona almonds and white balsamic .
The Rustic Italian Salad is a beautiful salad made with traditional Italian ingredients
Course:
lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Italian salad, Pear and prosciutto salad
Servings: 4 servings
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5
cups
baby arugula -
1
cup
sliced radicchio lettuce, sliced -
8
slices prosciutto, cut into 2″ strips -
1
ripe pear, cut into small cubes -
1/3
cup
Marcona almonds, chopped -
1/3
cup
freshly grated Parmesan -
1/4
cup
good quality olive oil -
1/4
white balsamic vinegar (see my link above for the best!) - sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
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Place all ingredients except cheese on a platter
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Place olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk. Dress salad, toss, sprinkle with cheese. Serve!
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