Warm Peach and Prosciutto Salad

Submitted by Luby Luby Luby

"I saw Michael Chiarello on Food Network make this salad and it just looked so scrumptious. If you can't find prosciutto substitute thin slices of smoked ham. I can't wait for peaches to come into season to try this delightful looking salad."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 slices prosciutto (very thin slices)
• 1 lb peach (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 8 wedges)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves

directions

1. Cut the prosciutto slices in half crosswise and arrange in a fan on 4 dinner plates, 5 slices per plate.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
3. Place the peaches in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Sprinkle lemon juice and water over peaches and cover.
5. In a heavy skillet over medium heat melt the butter until the foam subsides and the butter has turned a light brown.
6. Add the bay leaf, thyme, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook for 1 minute.
8. Drain lemon juice and water from peaches then add peaches to skillet and saute for 1 minute.
9. Pour peach mixture over baby spinach and toss to coat.
10. Divide evenly amongst the 4 plates of prosciutto and serve immediately.

Reviews

[susie cooks]

Very nice salad. I like the sweet taste of the peaches with the saltiness of the prosciutto. I think this will also be great with nectarines.