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

Ngubi Zeno
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Susan Highfield
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Jason Kelly
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen asparagus, depending on what I have on hand.


Lowane Mitchell
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this salad! The prosciutto and spinach balanced out the asparagus flavor perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Brian Christie
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of spinach, prosciutto, and asparagus. The dressing is also very good.


Bullet Raja
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlie Waye
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Kaysean Music
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen asparagus, depending on what I have on hand.


Hawk the gamer
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of spinach, prosciutto, and asparagus. The dressing is also very good.


Junaid Ludick
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Kumbukani Sapuwa
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Mateen Mirza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen asparagus, depending on what I have on hand.


Brinna Osconoa
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this salad! The prosciutto and spinach balanced out the asparagus flavor perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anthony Phillips
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, prosciutto, and asparagus was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.