SPINACH, PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 12

60 g crustless dark rye bread, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
250 g asparagus spears, cut into short pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 shallots, cut into wedges
6 slices prosciutto, about 90 g, trimmed of visible fat and torn into pieces
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon clear honey
250 g baby spinach
pepper to taste
few shavings of Parmesan cheese, about 15 g in total

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then spread out on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes or until crisp. 2.Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the asparagus in a single layer, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, without stirring. Turn the asparagus over, add the garlic and shallots, and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the prosciutto and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. 3.Using a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus, prosciutto and shallot mixture from the wok and put it in a bowl. Keep warm. Add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and honey to the wok, and stir to mix with the cooking juices. Add the spinach and cook, stirring and turning, until just wilted. 4.Season the spinach with pepper, then divide between 2 plates. Arrange the asparagus, prosciutto and shallot mixture on top. Spoon on any cooking juices and scatter over the croutons and shavings of Parmesan cheese. Serve the salad immediately. preparation time 15 mins cooking time 15 mins serves 2

Niks Supa supa boi
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This salad is a great way to use up seasonal produce. I love using fresh spinach and asparagus from my garden.


Amy Montalvan
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Virgo Goddess
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This salad is so easy to make, but it's so impressive. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.


Falak Aruj
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the salty prosciutto and the sweet asparagus.


Ximena Sandoval
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I've also made this salad with arugula instead of spinach. It's just as delicious, but it has a slightly peppery flavor.


Robert ciornila
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover prosciutto. I always have a few slices left over after making a charcuterie board, and this is a great way to use them up.


Dan Raines
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I love the way the prosciutto crisps up in the oven. It adds a nice textural element to the salad.


Siphamamdla Ngodwane
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Alamgir Official
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I've made this salad with both fresh and frozen asparagus, and it's always delicious.


nabatanzi Patricia
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


cip cip
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this salad! The prosciutto and asparagus really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Isabel Shinoj
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Sagar Mote
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I love the combination of spinach, prosciutto, and asparagus in this salad. It's so unique and flavorful.


Bobby Andrews
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and asparagus. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Baba shaly
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Uddap King
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Abuzar Mirza
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and how easy it was to make.


Wil Arroyo
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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures! The spinach is fresh and crisp, the prosciutto is salty and savory, and the asparagus is tender and slightly sweet. The dressing is light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors together per