Balsamic-Glazed Prosciutto and Pine Nut Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

A vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, salty prosciutto, crunchy pine nuts, and sharp parmesan cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, prosciutto slices, pine nuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 slices, torn into bite-sized pieces prosciutto slices
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup, shaved parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 1/4 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant; set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 4 torn prosciutto slices, the toasted pine nuts, and 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese.
4. Step 4: Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, and serve immediately for a fresh, tangy bite.