Roasted Beet, Fig & Prosciutto Salad
Summary
Roasted Beet Fig and Prosciutto Salad
Roasted Beet, Fig & Prosciutto Salad
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Take the tops off the beets (you can reserve these for another use). Wash and dry the beets. Place the beets on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Pour two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the beets and roll around to coat. Sprinkle the beets with a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Wrap the beets tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the middle rack. Roast for 50 minutes to one hour. You should be able to pierce the beets easily with a fork. Take the beets out of the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, peel, then cut in half and then into wedges.
- Place the lettuce on the bottom of a large serving platter. Now, it will become a work of art by layering your ingredients. I like to place my beets next, making sure they are spread evening over the lettuce.
- You can now do the same with the rest of the ingredients: tomatoes, figs, pistachios, goat cheese and prosciutto.
- Finally, top with my lime vinaigrette dressing or your favorite. I like to finish by drizzling the salad with a balsamic glaze (I used a store-bought brand). This salad is a beauty and it’s full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! Enjoy!
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Let us know how it was!Why roast beets in foil?
Wrapping beets in foil before roasting helps retain moisture and promotes even cooking. Coating them with a little oil, wrapping tightly, and roasting at 400°F traps steam so the beets soften through without drying or charring, making them easier to peel and slice for the salad.
Choosing fresh figs
Look for figs that give slightly to gentle pressure and are free of splits; ripe figs are sweet and fragrant, while underripe fruit will be firmer and less sweet. For this salad, cut each fig in half so the inside shows and the natural sweetness balances the savory components.
What is balsamic glaze and how to use it
A balsamic glaze is a concentrated, slightly sweet reduction of balsamic vinegar and is commonly sold ready-made. Use it as a finishing drizzle over the plated salad to add a bright, sweet-tangy contrast to earthy beets and salty prosciutto.
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