Spinach Prosciutto Salad

This easy spinach prosciutto salad gets a pop of flavor from crispy prosciutto and a fresh basil dressing!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 ounces prosciutto (about 4 sandwich-sized pieces)
• 4 packed cups baby spinach leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Basil Dressing: ---
2. 2Put basil, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a small blender or food processor. Purée until you have a smooth dressing (you may need to scrape down the sides of your blender once or twice). Dressing should look like a traditional vinaigrette or a very runny pesto.
3. 3Use dressing immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
4. 4--- For the Salad: ---
5. 5Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Place prosciutto on a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat or a piece of parchment paper. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until prosciutto is crispy and slightly darkened. Prosciutto tends to crisp quickly, so keep an eye on it! Let prosciutto cool until you’re ready to assemble the salad.
6. 6Add spinach to a large mixing bowl or serving platter. Crumble crispy prosciutto over the top. Drizzle with a few teaspoons of basil dressing (recipe above). Toss to combine and serve immediately.