Asparagus, Spinach, and Crisped-Prosciutto Salad

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  • 4
  • 40 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 2 3-inch ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 1/2 6 bunch (about 6 ounces) asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas
  • 4 4 5 1/4-inch creamer potatoes (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 3 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 2 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves
  • 2 2 2 1/2 packed baby spinach (about 2 1/2 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

1.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake until crisp and deep golden, about 9 minutes. Let cool on a paper-towel-lined plate.

2.

Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking; drain, then cut into 2-inch pieces on the bias. Add peas to water and cook until just tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice water to stop the cooking; drain. Add potatoes to water and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

3.

Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Combine asparagus, peas, potatoes, tarragon, and spinach in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and top with crisped prosciutto. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and serve with remaining dressing on the side.