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Charcuterie Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing

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!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Liz Shaw

Ingredients

Sweet Balsamic Dressing

  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 each prunes pitted
  • 3 tablespoons filtered water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Charcuterie Salad

  • 6 cups baby greens rinsed
  • 3 ounces plain goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 ounces reduced sodium salami
  • 2 ounces prosciutto
  • 10 each prunes pitted
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup roasted walnuts maple optional
  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios shells removed
  • 1/2 medium apple thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium pear thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced (about 1 ounce)
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced baguette or crackers
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Balsamic Dressing see above recipe

Instructions

To Make The Sweet Balsamic Dressing

  • 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 114 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Sodium 64mg3%
Potassium 14mg0%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 4IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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