Sautéed Pine Nut and Prosciutto Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A crisp mixed green salad adorned with toasted pine nuts and savory prosciutto, dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed 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 320 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

• 5 cups mixed greens
• 4 thin slices, torn into bite-size pieces prosciutto slices
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add 1/3 cup pine nuts. Toast them, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, then transfer to a plate to cool.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, toss 5 cups mixed greens with the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Add the toasted pine nuts, 4 torn prosciutto slices, and 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese to the greens, gently folding everything together before serving immediately.