Mozzarella Prosciutto Salad with Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

This fresh and easy salad is full of flavor! Made with crisp lettuce, salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and a tangy Tomato Basil Vinaigrette.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword mozzarella, prosciutto, salad, side dish, valentines day, vinaigrette

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 676kcal

Ingredients

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad

5 ounces green leaf lettuce chopped
15 ciliegine mozzarella cut in half
3 slices prosciutto sliced or torn into pieces
3 leaves basil chopped

Tomato Vinaigrette

1/2 cup whole cherry tomatoes
1 /4 cup sherry vinegar
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
6 basil leaves chopped

Instructions

Prepare the tomato vinaigrette. Combine cherry tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, granulated sugar, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until well blended. With food processor on, slowly pour olive oil in in a steady stream until mixture emulsifies. Transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary.
Combine lettuce, mozzarella and prosciutto in a salad bowl.
Drizzle desired amount of tomato vinaigrette over the top. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper. Serve with more dressing on the side so people can add more as they wish.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of dressing which is more than you'll need for this salad. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.

Nutrition information includes all of the dressing which you won't use for the salad so please keep in mind it is for estimation purposes only.

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