Honey Balsamic Prosciutto & Apple Salad
This salad has it all—a medley of textures and flavors with surprises in every bite. Our Honey Balsamic kit provides a bed of tender baby greens topped with crunchy carrots and croissant croutons. Crumbled feta adds a creamy touch, drizzled with the sweet-and-sour blend of honey balsamic vinaigrette. Take your salad to the next level with a protein boost of rich, delicate prosciutto. Balance it with the crisp brightness of red apple slices. Finish it off with a hit of fresh-ground black pepper or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- Active Time:
- 10 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 10 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 3–4
Ingredients
- 1 Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit
- 2–3 slices prosciutto
- 1 red apple (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- Optional: freshly cracked black pepper or a drizzle of honey to finish
Directions
- Open the Honey Balsamic Chopped Kit and combine the greens, toppings, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Tear the prosciutto into bite-sized ribbons and add directly to the salad.
- Slice the apple thinly (leave the skin on for color) and layer over the salad.
- Top with a touch of black pepper or a light honey drizzle for extra sweetness.
Know Your Italian Meats
One of many popular pork meats hailing from Italy, prosciutto is a type of ham from the hind leg of a pig. It’s usually dry-cured, uncooked (crudo), and thinly sliced for a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s perfect for charcuterie boards, alongside fruit, cheese, or bread. Prosciutto’s marbled fat gives you a rich, salty, and sometimes sweet taste. The most famous variety is Prosciutto di Parma, made in Italy’s Parma region under strict regulations.
Prosciutto is not to be confused with similar meats like capicola (sometimes called “gabagool” by Italian Americans). Capicola is made from the pork neck and shoulder, giving it a chewier, more savory texture. It also typically has more spices.
Another similar ham, Speck also comes from the hind leg. The biggest difference with speck is that it’s smoked, while prosciutto is dry-cured. Speck has a firmer texture and is seasoned with spices like juniper and bay leaf for a more intense flavor than prosciutto.
Looking for more ways to use prosciutto? Try our Broccoli Caesar Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Crispy Baked Prosciutto Salad Cups, or Garden Antipasto Salad.
