Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pickled Grapes, and Crispy Prosciutto
A true flavor explosion, this spinach salad with pickled grapes, prosciutto, and chevre is the antithesis of a boring lunch.
Servings
Prep Time
3to 4 servings
10minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
10minutes
1hour
Servings
Prep Time
3to 4 servings
10minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
10minutes
1hour
Ingredients
For the Pickled Grapes:
1cupwhite vinegar
1/4cupsugar
1teaspoonWhole cloves
1/2teaspoonblack peppercorns
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1cinnamon stick
3cupsred grapes
For the Salad:
6cupsfresh spinach
1applesliced thin
1cuppickled grapes
2ouncesgoat cheese
3slicesprosciutto
For the Dressing:
3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
3teaspoonshoney
3teaspoonsSpicy brown mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
First, make the pickled grapes. Combine the vinegar, sugar, cloves, peppercorns, salt, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool briefly, then place in an airtight container with the pickling liquid and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Combine the spinach, sliced apples, drained pickled grapes, goat cheese, and crispy prosciutto in a bowl.
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing except the oil and whisk to combine. Pour the oil into the mixture in a thin stream while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Just before serving, pour the dressing on top of the salad, toss to coat, and garnish with goat cheese and crispy prosciutto.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Leslie Morrison. Recipe for pickled grapes adapted from Cooking Light.