What is better than a classic Caprese salad? A Caprese Prosciutto Salad, with the addition of salty, savory ham! If you’ve been making it plain, time to level up.
I have soooo many pictures of almost this exact salad in my photo library because it’s one of our favorite things to make and eat, especially in the summer when the local tomatoes are ripe. But honestly, we make this all year round.
Sometimes I don’t have prosciutto so I substitute either parma ham, speck or Serrano ham. They all add a welcome saltiness and flavor that goes perfectly with the ripe tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella.
This summer, my basil plants have gone to flower so I’ve been adding a sprinkling of those as well. Basil flowers are pretty and so tasty! They are a great addition to just about any salad so when you are trimming and pruning, don’t just toss them out.
Caprese Prosciutto Salad
My typical fresh mozzarella ball weighs a little more than 1/4 lb or 125g if I’m shopping in the UK and 8 oz or 226g, if I’m in the US. In the case of the smaller ball, I use the whole thing for this salad. If you have a bigger ball, add a tomato, it’s all good.
Ingredients
3 medium tomatoes
1 ball fresh mozzarella (see note above)
1-2 slices prosciutto
Fresh basil leaves
Optional, if you can find them, basil flowers
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
Method
Slice the tomatoes and lay them out on a platter.
Slice the mozzarella and add one piece (or part of a piece) to top each tomato slice.
Cut the prosciutto into pieces and add one on top of each mozzarella.
Top each piece of ham with a basil leave. Season the salad with a few generous grinds of black pepper and a good drizzle with olive oil.
And, if you have them, add a pretty sprinkle of basil flowers.
This salad is best served at room temperature or just slightly chilled so if you make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator, take it out about half an hour before serving so it can warm up a bit.
Enjoy!
It’s Sunday FunDay and since summer up here in the northern hemisphere, we are sharing salad recipes. Check out the links below.
- BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Caprese Prosciutto Salad from Food Lust People Love
- Mexican Street Corn Salad from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Roasted Beet & Blackberry Salad from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
- Roasted Beet Salad with Horseradish Dressing from Palatable Pastime
- Strawberry & Green Bean Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
- Super Delicious Keto Salad from Sneha's Recipe
- Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Thai Beef Salad) from Culinary Cam
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