Winter Citrus Salad

In a lunch rut? Why not vibrant citrus in a salad! Combine pink grapefruit, navel, or blood oranges with peppery arugula lettuce and creamy mozzarella pearls. Add crispy prosciutto for a delicious burst of savory, sweet & tangy flavors all in 1 bite! 2-4 ample servings.

Simple Ingredients:

· 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil + extra to taste

· ¼ cup Villa Graziella Condimento Bianco Balsamico-White Balsamic Condiment + extra to taste

· 1 teaspoon Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan Herb Vegetable Seasoning + extra to taste

· 1 teaspoon Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan Herb Meat Seasoning -Optional-

· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

· 4 slices of prosciutto about 2 ½ ounces -Optional-

· 2 ½ cups of arugula or dandelion lettuce, washed & dried

· Segments from 2-3 navel, blood, Cara Cara or Valencia oranges

· Segments from 1 pink or red grapefruit

· 10-12 fresh mozzarella pearls halved

· ½ teaspoon sea salt

· 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Easy Directions:

1. Prepare the dressing: Add the vinegar, lemon juice, Tuscan vegetable seasoning, salt & pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until an emulsion is created. Set aside.

2. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, add prosciutto slices and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of Tuscan herb seasoning for meat on 1 side. Cook the prosciutto until it starts to brown, and the edges turn crispy, about 2 minutes, do not overcook.

3. Flip slices over, sprinkle remaining ½ teaspoon of Tuscan herb meat seasoning on the prosciutto slices, repeat the process.

4. Transfer slices to a brown paper bag or paper towel lined plate, set aside to cool.

5. Add the arugula to a large bowl. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing over the greens. With your hands, mix to thoroughly coat.

6. Add the fruit segments to the bowl of greens, followed by the mozzarella pearls and gently toss.

7. Chop prosciutto slices into small pieces, add ½ to the salad bowl and toss again.

8. Add remaining dressing to salad, taste and adjust with olive oil, white balsamic condiment & Tuscan herb vegetable seasoning.

9. Plate the salad into portions and top with remaining prosciutto.

10.Serve immediately & enjoy!

Helpful Hints:

· Compost citrus peels, and the outer arugula/dandelion leaves.

· What is an emulsion? A mixture of 2+ liquids that temporarily fuse as 1 liquid. For an olive oil-based dressing, add olive oil after the vinegar or other liquid ingredient. Mix thoroughly in a bowl or shake in a closed jar.

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