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I’m a total sweet and salty flavor gal.  I just love that umami combo of all the sweet and salty goodness combining in my mouth to form the best treat for the tastebuds! And this salad encapsulates all of it and then some.  I served it with my Mother’s Day brunch, but it would be just as good as a side salad next to a big pasta dish, or even a potluck crowd pleaser.  

I would also say that you would be able to easily swap out some juicy peaches in summer time for the watermelon and have an equally delicious salad.  Plop some fresh mozzarella balls on top if you’d like to add some creaminess! This recipe creates a platter to share between 4-5 people.

Ingredients…

• 1 lb seedless watermelon, cut in to bite sized pieces, or long skinny strips
• 1 package (about 10 slices) Prosciutto, torn in to bit sized ribbons
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Seasoned Rice Vinegar 
• Pinch of Maldon Salt
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Mix the Olive Oil, vinegar, salt, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl.  Arrange the watermelon and prosciutto on a platter.  Top with the mint and almonds sprinkled over.  Drizzle the dressing on top, and serve immediately!

Sweet & Salty Salad

I’m a total sweet and salty flavor gal.  I just love that umami combo of all the sweet and salty goodness combining in my mouth to form the best treat for the tastebuds! And this salad encapsulates all of it and then some.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients

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• 1 lb seedless watermelon, cut in to bite sized pieces, or long skinny strips
• 10 slices proscuitto, torn in to bite-sized ribbons
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 pinch maldon salt
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tsp orange zest

Instructions

 

• Mix the Olive Oil, vinegar, salt, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl.
• Arrange the watermelon and prosciutto on a platter.
• Top with the mint and almonds sprinkled over.
• Drizzle the dressing on top, and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sweet & Salty Salad

Amount Per Serving (8 oz)

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 145mg6%

Potassium 350mg10%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 910IU18%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 69mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword easy, mother’s day, sweet & savoury

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Photographs by Julia Dags