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Baby Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Prosciutto
Prosciutto ham is pressed and cured in a long and gradual curing process. Chef Lorenzo used Barilla Prosciutto de Parma for this recipe.
Chef Lorenzo started this recipe by crisping the proscuitto.
Makes 4-6 servings
You'll need:
- 1 package of pre-washed baby greens
- 4 ounces of prosciutto ham
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 of a fresh lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- A little adult help
Equipment:
- A large fry pan
- A wooden spoon
- A small bowl
- A large bowl
- Individual salad plates or bowls
- A cheese grater
- A serving plate
- Slice the proscuitto into 1/4 inch by 1 inch strips.
- Warm 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the fry pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
- Add the prosciutto and sauté until it is slightly crisp on the edges.
- Remove the prosciutto from the pan and transfer to the small bowl. Let it sit while you assemble the salad.
- Put the baby greens in the large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the greens and squeeze the lemon over the the greens. Add the salt and toss.
- Arrange the greens on the plates.
- Have Dad slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes on top of the greens.
- Top with the prosciutto and serve. Mom will be impressed with your knowledge of Italian cuisine!