Fig and Prosciutto Salad, is prepared in just a few minutes and combines the sweetness of ripe figs with the savoriness of prosciutto, with the addition of lettuce and fresh cheese to complete a balanced and light mix.
It’s a tasty idea to serve as a refined appetizer, but also as a main dish when you have little time and want to bring something simple and original to the table.
The figs are the absolute stars of this recipe: sweet, juicy, and rich in fiber, they are typical late-summer fruits that pair perfectly with salty ingredients. The combination with prosciutto is a classic of Italian cuisine, a blend of flavors that always works and wins everyone over. The extra touch comes from the fresh cheese, a light and fresh cheese that makes the salad even more complete and nutritious.
To make the dish truly special, the dressing makes the difference: a simple emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey gives your salad an irresistible sweet and sour taste, capable of enhancing every ingredient without covering their natural flavors.
Another plus of this recipe is its versatility: you can enrich it with nuts like walnuts or almonds, or replace the fresh cheese with buffalo mozzarella or feta for a different but always delicious result.
The Fig and Prosciutto Salad is the ideal solution when you want to bring something fresh, genuine, and quick to prepare to the table. With a few ingredients and in just 10 minutes, you will have a scenic and tasty dish, perfect for impressing your guests or for treating yourself to a light and seasonal lunch break.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the appropriate contact form found at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Fall
- Energy 200.65 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.82 (g) of which sugars 4.86 (g)
- Proteins 9.74 (g)
- Fat 16.02 (g) of which saturated 1.89 (g)of which unsaturated 1.30 (g)
- Fibers 0.86 (g)
- Sodium 434.76 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Fig and Prosciutto Salad
- 6 purple figs
- 3.5 oz lettuce
- 2.1 oz prosciutto
- 2.8 oz fresh cheese
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- to taste salt
Tools
- Pan
- Bowls
- Cutting Board
Recipe for Fig and Prosciutto Salad
Start preparing the fig and prosciutto salad by quickly searing the prosciutto in a hot pan for a few seconds.
Let it cool slightly and cut it into strips.
Cut the fresh cheese in half, slice it, and then cube it.
Try to keep the cubes small.
Wash the lettuce and dry it well with a cloth or paper towels.
Remove any damaged parts and cut it into strips.
Remove the base and the top of the figs and slice them.
Prepare the dressing: put extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt in a small bowl.
Mix vigorously with a whisk until an emulsion forms.
Transfer all the salad ingredients to a plate or salad bowl and mix well to distribute them evenly.
Dress the fig and prosciutto salad with the balsamic dressing and serve immediately.
Fig and Prosciutto Salad: Quick Idea for Lunch or Dinner
The Fig and Prosciutto Salad is a simple recipe but capable of impressing thanks to the balance between sweet and salty. With few ingredients and in just 10 minutes, you can bring a fresh, light, and scenic dish to the table. Ideal as an elegant appetizer or quick lunch, it lends itself to many variations with different cheeses, nuts, or crunchy croutons.
If you love practical but flavorful recipes, this salad will become one of your go-to dishes for seasonal lunches and dinners.
Also try the Cucumber and Peach Salad with Greek Feta
What cheese can I use instead of fresh cheese?
If you don’t have fresh cheese, you can substitute it with buffalo mozzarella, feta, or fresh goat cheese. Each will give the salad a different but still balanced taste.
What type of prosciutto is best suited?
Sweet prosciutto pairs perfectly with ripe figs. If you prefer a more pronounced contrast, you can use a more aged or slightly salty prosciutto.
What ingredients can I add to enhance the salad?
You can add nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts), arugula for a more pungent taste, or toasted bread croutons to make it more complete.
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