Nectarine, Prosciutto & Endive Salad |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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This tasty combo of fresh ingredients works really well together. The sweet dressing helps make this salad refreshing and addicting. Ingredients:
7 medium nectarines, divided |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
4-1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or dash dried thyme |
dash pepper |
6 heads belgian endive, separated into leaves |
6 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach |
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, julienned |
1/3 cup minced chives |
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
8 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Chop one nectarine; slice remaining nectarines and set aside. Place chopped nectarine in a small saucepan with water and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Strain and discard the solids; cool liquid completely. Whisk in the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, thyme and pepper.
2. In a salad bowl, combine the endive, arugula, prosciutto, chives, almonds, shallot, mint and sliced nectarines. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 9 servings.
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