Description
Culinary magic happens when Peach Blueberry Spinach Salad meets unexpected ingredients like prosciutto and pecans. Balsamic glaze drizzled over fresh produce creates a symphony of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) fresh spinach leaves
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh blueberries
Protein and Cheese:
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
Nuts and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant balsamic reduction by simmering vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes until the liquid thickens and reduces by half. Allow the glaze to cool and develop its rich, glossy texture.
- Create a verdant base by layering fresh spinach leaves with juicy peach slices and plump blueberries in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Enhance the pecans’ nutty essence by gently toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they release a warm, aromatic fragrance. Roughly chop the cooled nuts.
- Transform prosciutto into crispy morsels by cooking it in the same skillet until it reaches a delicate, crackly consistency. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat, then crumble into delicate pieces.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the salad, delicately tossing to ensure each ingredient is luxuriously coated with the sweet-tangy dressing.
- Garnish the salad with the toasted pecan fragments, crisp prosciutto crumbles, and crumbled feta cheese, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Present the salad immediately to preserve its vibrant freshness and optimal taste profile.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning, watching them closely during the 3-4 minute cooking time.
- Crisp prosciutto provides a delightful salty crunch, but can be substituted with bacon or omitted for vegetarian preferences.
- Reduce balsamic glaze slowly to achieve a thick, syrupy consistency that coats ingredients evenly without becoming too sticky.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain the fresh, vibrant texture of spinach and prevent wilting from excessive dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg