Crispy Prosciutto, Corn, and Nectarine Salad

Name: Crispy Prosciutto, Corn, and Nectarine Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thin slices prosciutto; 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off; 2 ripe nectarines, sliced into wedges; 4 cups baby arugula; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas

Sweet nectarines and fresh corn meet crisp prosciutto, peppery greens, and a sharp basil vinaigrette.

Prep: 15 · Cook: 15 · Total: 30 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)

INSPIRED BY

Inspired by summer market salads that pair ripe fruit with salty cured pork. The crispy prosciutto and basil dressing are an original Tastelicious finish.

Story

Theo calls this the salad that knows how to take a victory lap. Corn stays sweet, nectarines bring juice, and prosciutto crackles over the top like a tiny roadside sign. The basil dressing keeps it from wandering into dessert territory. Put it beside grilled anything and let the bowl do the traveling.

By Theo

Ingredients

4 thin slices prosciutto
2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off
2 ripe nectarines, sliced into wedges
4 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons toasted pepitas

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 F and arrange the prosciutto on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Bake the prosciutto for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, then cool and break it into shards.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, basil, and salt in a small bowl until glossy.
Toss the corn, nectarines, and arugula with half of the dressing in a large serving bowl.
Fold in the goat cheese and scatter the crispy prosciutto over the top.
Drizzle with the remaining dressing, finish with pepitas, and serve immediately.

Chef Tips

Choose nectarines that are ripe but still firm enough to slice cleanly.
Watch the prosciutto closely near the end because it crisps quickly.
Dress the arugula just before serving to keep it springy.
Peaches work in the same amount if nectarines are not available.

Cook's Notes

Keep the prep organized before the skillet or oven is hot.
Taste the finishing sauce before serving and adjust salt or acid.
Let the finished dish rest briefly so the flavors settle.

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