This asparagus salad is the perfect side to almost any main you prepare. The cast of characters are crunchy radishes, grilled or roasted al dente asparagus, goat cheese, nuts of your choice all sitting on a bed of arugula and spinach. Dressed and drizzled with a fresh lemon vinaigrette and then topped off with a garnish of crispy prosciutto chips.
Asparagus are in season now and at their peak in flavor, so now is the time to make this for your upcoming parties and get togethers.
The crispy prosciutto chips add a delicious finishing touch to this salad and gives it a wow factor and pretty presentation.
With Easter and Mother’s day coming up this could be your perfect side dish.
I hope you enjoy every bite!
Spring Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
A spring side dish featuring asparagus that you'll enjoy over and over!
Author: Marie
Ingredients
- 1 lb. grilled or roasted asparagus, cooked very al dente so it still has a nice bite, then sliced in half lengthwise
- A mix of arugula and spinach, enough to fill a pretty platter
- 3 or 4 thinly sliced radishes
- 4 oz. chevre goats cheese
- 3 Tbl. toasted hazelnuts or any nuts of your choice
- 4 or 5 slices of prosciutto that will be oven crisp and broken in half
- LEMON VINAIGRETTE
- 4 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
- 12 Tbl. of olive oil
- a dollop of Djon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Roast your asparagus at 375 for maybe only 5 minutes. The asparagus should not be mushy or limp. Let them cool and then slice in half lengthwise.
- Lower temp to 350 and place the prosciutto on a parchment lined baking sheet, roast maybe 10-15 minutes, keep checking they could burn fast, ovens vary.
- In a large bowl add the goat cheese and a couple of tablespoons of the vinaigrette, soften it up a little then toss in the sliced, cooked asparagus and coat well.
- Add the greens, nuts and radishes tossing gently.
- Place everything onto a platter and spoon more of the vinaigrette all over, as much to your liking.
- Garnish the salad with the shards of crispy prosciutto that you broke in half.
I’m Marie, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and gramma of two beautiful girls. My passion is food, clear and simple but especially Italian food, hence the name of my blog, Proud Italian Cook. I want you to feel right at home here so grab a cup of coffee, I’ll get the pastries, take a look around and enjoy your visit! {
