Description
A quick and delightful holiday salad featuring fresh pears, salty prosciutto, and crisp greens with a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for when you need a festive dish in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 4 slices prosciutto, torn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pear, and torn prosciutto.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter salad, use a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese can be added for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg