Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Caramelized Peaches and Prosciutto

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Salad
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Caramelized Peaches and Prosciutto

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Ribbons of zucchini with prosciutto, sliced peaches, and mixed greens

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4
Servings
30min
Prep
50min
Total

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    Using a vegetable peeler to make zucchini ribbons is a simple way to make salad a little more enticing. Although, with caramelized peaches and prosciutto in the mix, you won't have to twist anyone's arm to dig right in. 

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    ⅓ c. plus 1 tsp Hy-Vee Select olive oil, divided
    2 tbsp. Hy-Vee lemon juice
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee Dijon mustard
    1 clove(s) garlic, minced
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ⅛ tsp. Hy-Vee pepper
    2 oz. prosciutto, cut into 3/4-inch squares
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee butter
    2 tbsp. Hy-Vee granulated sugar
    1 lbs. ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges or 1 (16 ounce) package Hy-Vee frozen sliced peaches, thawed and patted dry
    4 c. Hy-Vee spring mix greens
    1 small zucchini, trimmed
    ½ c. thinly sliced fresh fennel
    Fennel fronds, for garnish
    ¼ tsp. coarse-ground pink Himalayan salt

    Directions

    1. For dressing, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
    2. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until edges crisp. Remove skillet from heat and transfer prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe skillet with paper towel. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and heat until sugar is melted. Add peaches; cook, stirring occasionally, until peaches are golden brown. Remove from heat.
    3. Place greens in a salad bowl or on individual plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini into ribbons; place over greens. Top with prosciutto, peaches and fennel. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with fennel fronds, if desired, and sprinkle with Himalayan salt.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    310 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 710mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Protein: 7g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 70%
    0%
    Vitamin C 30%
    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 8%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Spring 2013.