This elegant spring salad features delicate prosciutto wraps filled with crisp mixed greens, sweet caramelized pearl onions, and vibrant bell pepper strips. The savory ham contrasts beautifully with the fresh, peppery arugula and mild radicchio, while balsamic vinegar adds a tangy finish. Perfect for brunch, light lunches, or as a sophisticated starter for dinner parties. These individual rolls are easy to assemble and present, making them ideal for entertaining. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor balance.
Rolled Spring Salad With Prosciutto – Country Living
Description
This elegant spring salad features delicate prosciutto wraps filled with crisp mixed greens, sweet caramelized pearl onions, and vibrant bell pepper strips. The savory ham contrasts beautifully with the fresh, peppery arugula and mild radicchio, while balsamic vinegar adds a tangy finish. Perfect for brunch, light lunches, or as a sophisticated starter for dinner parties. These individual rolls are easy to assemble and present, making them ideal for entertaining. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor balance.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add pearl onions and saut&# 195;©, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until onions are just tender and lightly caramelized.
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Remove skillet from heat; stir in balsamic vinegar and salt to coat the onions.
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Set the onion mixture aside to cool slightly.
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To assemble each roll, overlap about one-sixth of the prosciutto slices to form a 6-inch square, with the long edge of a slice placed horizontally in front of you.
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About 2 inches from the bottom edge of the prosciutto square, spread 1 1/2 cups of mixed salad greens in a 2-inch-wide strip parallel to the bottom.
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Allow the largest and leafiest greens to extend 2 inches beyond the right or left edge of the square.
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Top the greens with one-sixth of the caramelized onion mixture and one-sixth of the yellow pepper strips, placing them lengthwise in the center of the green strip.
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Lift the bottom edge of the prosciutto over the salad filling and roll up the square firmly to enclose the ingredients.
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Allow the extended greens to protrude from one side for presentation.
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Repeat the process to make five more rolls.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 245.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.5g10%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 19.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.6g15%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 20.2g
- Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If using plum tomatoes as a substitute for pearl onions, seed and dice them finely, and toss with vinegar and salt instead of sautéing.
For best results, use thinly sliced prosciutto that is pliable enough to roll without tearing.
Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and chives before serving for added color and freshness.
These rolls can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead; cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
