Wow your friends this summer with a delicious and nutritious simple Salad Charcuterie with Sweet Balsamic Dressing! California grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts combine together with a creamy and sweet balsamic dressing that’s completely free of added sugar thanks to California Prunes!
Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth.
To Assemble the Charcuterie Salad
To a large serving platter, add the baby greens in the center. Begin to build the charcuterie around them.
Add the California Prunes, then layer the flavors and colors of the other fruits around the perimeter.
Fill the open gaps in with the nuts, bread or crackers.
Place the dressing in a container on the side with a spoon for guests to self serve.
Pair salad with serving tongs and desired wine or beverage.
Enjoy immediately!
Notes
For the Sweet Balsamic Dressing
Store in a mason jar or sealed bottle in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 5 days for best quality.
To bring the dressing back to its smooth consistency, add 1 tablespoon of water, a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, and a half teaspoon of mustard, then whisk vigorously. Serve immediately.
Serving size is based on approximately 1.5 tablespoons. Recipe for dressing yields about 2/3 cup.
For the Charcuterie Salad
Lightly rub a little lemon juice over the sliced fruit, then cover the entire salad with a paper towel. Wrap tightly with preferred saran style wrap and refrigerate. Keep dressing separate and toss before serving.
Be sure to eat leftover salad within a day or two max for optimum freshness.
*Nutrition analysis based on 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Charcuterie Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 405mg17%
Potassium 365mg10%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 804IU16%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.