Plt Salad

Submitted by LucyS-D

"That's prosciutto, lettuce, and tomato. Prosciutto is leaner and therefore healthier than the more common bacon that we all know and love. Even the Mayo Clinic recommends it as a substitution! It is not smoked, but I hope you still enjoy it!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 7 ounces mixed salad greens (10 cups)
• 4 tomatoes, cored and cut into wdges
• 1⁄2 cup fresh herb, snipped (try a mix of parsley, chives, chervil, tarragon)
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 slices prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch strips (get thin sliced from the deli - 3 oz)
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 6 -7 ounces day old French bread, cubed
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Place the lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs in a large serving bowl.
2. In a large skillet, heat half the oil over medium heat; crisp the prosciutto, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 4 to 5 minutes; remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.
3. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook, turning, until golden brown, about 1 minute, and discard (fooled you - it is just used to flavor the oil); add the bread and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Season the bread with salt and pepper and toss it, along with the prosciutto, into the salad bowl.
5. Drizzle the salad with the remaining oil and lemon juice; toss well and season with salt and pepper.