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sweet & savory charred pineapple prosciutto salad

sweet & savory charred pineapple prosciutto salad

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Brush the pineapple with olive oil right before it hits the pan — oil and fruit at room temperature go on smoother and brown cleaner. Remove prosciutto from the package 10 minutes early and let it sit uncovered on a rack — air dries the surface and makes it crisp instead of rubbery.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
Calories
280
Carbs
24g
Protein
14g
Fat
14g

Flavor Profile

🍍 Smoky and caramelized from charred pineapple
🥓 Salty and rich with thinly sliced prosciutto
🌿 Fresh and crisp from mixed greens
🍋 Bright and tangy with citrus dressing
🥜 Crunchy with toasted almonds

Ingredients

🍍 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into rings
🥓 4 slices prosciutto
🌿 3 cups mixed greens
🛢️ 1 tbsp olive oil
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🧂 1/4 tsp sea salt
🥜 2 tbsp toasted almonds
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

01

Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill on a hot grill pan for 2 minutes per side until caramelized.

02

Toss mixed greens with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

03

Tear prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad with the charred pineapple.

04

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve immediately.

🧬 Food Science

Prosciutto has been dry-cured in Italy for centuries, with traditional aging processes lasting up to two years. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme known to aid digestion and reduce inflammation.

Pair It

🥂 A crisp Rosé or a citrusy sparkling water enhances the flavors.
🍽️ Pair with grilled asparagus for a smoky complement, or serve with marinated olives.