Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO

Category: Salad

Dressing:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh Ontario Basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp finely minced ginger
Salt and pepper

Salad:
4 slices prosciutto
7 cups torn Spinach leaves
2 cups sliced Strawberries
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese
1/3 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, mustard and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper.

Salad: Place prosciutto on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until grill marked prosciutto begins to crisp. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Break into pieces.

In salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries and onion; toss with dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with prosciutto, Asiago cheese and walnuts. Serves 4