Asparagus, Petite Peas & Prosciutto Salad.
Short and sweet.
Is what this post will be.
Like the woman who needs no more introduction than the one name she goes by, “Winfrey”, said Tina Fey and Amy Poehler when introducing, Oprah, at the Golden Globes, last night…
This salad need only go by one thing.
Its appearance…
If that sounds shallow…
I certainly don’t mean for it to.
But it’s all right there.
Appetizing, sumptuous, savory and lush…
Like Winfrey, this salad needs very little introduction.
Thanks for humoring me this morning…
I’m tired.
I have the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to thank for that!
Buon Appetito!
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Asparagus, Petite Peas & Prosciutto Salad
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fresh shelled or small bag of frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. minced shallots
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 10 oz. fresh asparagus, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1” pieces
- 6 cups spring greens
- 6 slices fried prosciutto, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved
Instructions
- Cook peas in boiling water for 4 minutes.
- Drain and cool.
- Whisk lemon juice, shallots, mustard and balsamic together.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil.
- Add salt & pepper.
- Toss greens with asparagus, prosciutto and peas.
- Drizzle with dressing.
- Top with Parmigiano shavings.
- Serve.
Ciao!
This salad definitely needs no fancy introduction – all that prosciutto and asparagus have me drooling!
Thank you so much, Sarah!
I LOVE YOUR FOOD! I want to shout it from the rooftops!! You make the BEST stuff Annie! I mean – THIS is a salad. None of that boring stuff!! You ROCK!
Hahahah! Okay! Just don’t fall!! Please!! Thank you so much, Nagi! 🙂
Oh my, this looks SO TASTY GOOD!!! My mouth is watering!! Great post and great pictures!
Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just thought I would stop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same… or better yet, keep in touch!! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Thank you, Gingi!! You just made my morning! Hi! Of course I’ll stop by your blog and say hello! Have a great day!! 🙂
This is just my type of salad Annie! I love your creativity! Love asparagus! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Mira! Enjoy, my dear! 🙂
Prosciutto and peas are a perfect combo! This dish has me ready for garden season!
They are a perfect combo, aren’t they?! Love it… And I agree – I’m ready for garden season, too! Thanks, Pamela!!
Beautiful salad Annie and delicious I bet! Must make
Thanks, Kathy! Enjoy!!
Annie, I am so bummed I missed the Golden Globes last night!!! I love Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and just watched their opening on you tube . . they are hilarious!!! love this salad!!! you’re right! you don’t need to say anything. . just show us the gorgeous photos . . love!!
You know..I don’t normally stay awake for the entire show, but for some reason I did this year…it was very entertaining! I love the humor of Tina & Amy! Thank you, dear! It’s a good salad, especially for these winter days! 🙂
Beautiful salad! It looks so delicious 🙂
Thank you, April! It’s a good one!! 🙂
Bright colors and lovely flavors! A wonderful salad… once I get my hands on some asparagus I’ll give this a try 🙂
That is music to my ears! Enjoy, Medha!! 🙂
Now this salad is me. I LOVE it, can’t wait to try it. Looks and sounds beautiful. More salads please. Do you believe someone can get this excited over a salad? Cheers!
Awesome!! Enjoy, Robin! I have another fun one I’ll be bringing to the blog soon! Cheers!
The food just speaks for itself, Annie! Beautiful salad and vibrant flavors. Frozen peas remind me of spring this time of year, a welcome addition to any meal. And they’re so delicious blanched! Love the dijon balsamic dressing! Thank you… now get some rest!!
Why thank you, Traci! So true – beautiful food made with natural ingredients doesn’t need a spotlight… Wow – that award show really got to me! 😉 It does feel like a springtime salad!
This salad is gorgeous, Annie! No fancy introductions needed 🙂 I adore salads with asparagus and peas. It looks so fresh and I love the color!
So thankful you agree…and so thankful this salad can stand on its own – I just couldn’t muster a proper introduction! 🙂
What an elegant salad! I love anything with asparagus, and the colors in this are gorgeous!
It is a little fancier than the run of the mill salad I usually default to! It’s quite yummy – and easy enough to become my new default! Thanks, Mir!
This recipe has everything I love! Quick, easy, and super delicious! And I love the colors in this dish!
I love the colors, too! It is super quick, easy and delicious! Thanks, Kathleen!
Why have I never put peas in a salad before?! That looks absolutely delicious! Pinned!
They’re so good! Little bursts of sweetness! Thanks for the pin, Stacey! 🙂
I don’t think my first 2 comments went through, but if they did, will you please delete, Ha.
Anyhow, this recipe Annie looks like something I’d order from a fancy restaurant but of course I get to make yours at home and um, not pay the big fancy price! Petite peas are the best aren’t they!! What a wonderful, filling winter salad.
You’re right…they didn’t go through…glad you caught it! I’m so happy you like this recipe, Laura! It’s one of my favorite salads, for sure! Love those petite peas!! Thanks!! 🙂
I know you’re tired, but please make this for me, OK? I’ll be over shortly. 🙂 Annie, thanks for a beautiful recipe! Pinning for sure.
Hahah! You know I was tired!! 😉 I have everything I need…and the coffee will be on! Thanks, dear! 🙂
This salad sounds fantastic, Annie! I’m always look for new salads to make for my lunches, and I’m definitely going to try this one out! I love that you used asparagus and peas in here, sounds delish!
I think you’ll like it! It’s a nice mix of sweet, savory and crunchy! So fresh and bright! Thanks, Gayle!
I love asparagus in a salad. It gives it a nice little crunch.
The dressing sounds delicious too!
With the crunch of the asparagus, sweetness of the peas and saltiness of the cheese – it’s all in there! Thanks, Dannii!