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Watercress With Seared Prosciutto + Peaches by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com
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Watercress Salad With Peaches and Prosciutto

Watercress Salad with Peaches and Prosciutto is one of my favorite summertime salads! This 10-minute Whole30-friendly dish is a healthy and simple meal!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten-free, paleo, Primal, salad, summer salad, Whole30
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 2 cups watercress thin stems and leaves only
  • 1 ripe but still firm peach 
  • 6 thin slices prosciutto I like La Quercia brand
  • 1 teaspoon ghee or avocado or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon shelled dry-roasted and salted pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Grab a big bunch of watercress and pick off the tender leaves and thin stems until you have 2 cups of salad greens. (Reserve the rest to add to soup. Like Simple Egg Drop Soup!) Wash and spin dry the greens before dumping ’em on a plate.
  • Slice your peach in half, remove the pit, and divide each half into thirds to get six slices. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each wedge of fruit. The prosciutto should be coiled flat and tight around the peach slice.
  • While you’re preparing the peaches, heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the ghee or avocado oil, and swirl to coat the pan. When the pan is hot, lay the peaches on one side and cook for about a minute or until browned. Then, flip each wedge over onto its other flat side, and cook for another 30-60 seconds.
  • When the peaches are browned on both sides, flip them peach-skin side down. and brown the bottom for 30-60 seconds.
  • Place the hot peaches on the bed of watercress. Chop up the pistachios and sprinkle on top of the salad.
  • Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste, and top with freshly cracked black pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 42g | Fiber: 4g