Arugula, Cantaloupe, and Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• juice of one lemon
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups baby arugula (packed)
• 1 cup cantaloupe (cubed)
• 2 oz. goat cheese (crumbled)
• 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
• 4 slices prosciutto (torn into pieces)
• balsamic glaze (optional)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mash the clove of garlic and salt (1 teaspoon) together in the surface of a cutting board with a fork to form a paste.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Add the garlic paste to a medium bowl and whisk together with lemon juice, olive oil (1/4 cup), and black pepper.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Toss the arugula (2 cups) with the dressing in the bowl and divide onto two plates.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Top each salad with equal parts of almonds, goat cheese, cantaloupe, and prosciutto.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of each salad if desired, and top with extra fresh cracked pepper.

6. Bon appetit!