Endive Radicchio Salad with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
Hearty kale, crunchy Belgian endive, thin sliced radicchio tossed with rosé vinaigrette and topped with sweet apples, gorgonzola cheese, and crispy prosciutto bits.
How to Make the Best Endive Radicchio Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Welcome to a salad that’s anything but ordinary! This endive radicchio salad with crispy prosciutto is a celebration of textures and flavors. Hearty lacinato kale mingles with delicate Belgian endive and peppery radicchio, all brought together by a bright rosé vinaigrette that’s both sophisticated and simple to make.
The magic happens when you add the crispy prosciutto, sweet apples, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. Each component plays a crucial role—the kale provides substance and earthiness, the Belgian endive offers a crisp, slightly bitter counterpoint, and the radicchio adds visual drama along with its characteristic slight bitterness. The combination creates a bowl that’s elegantly simple yet packed with flavor and nutritional value.
This salad is perfect as a light starter before a heavier main course or as a refreshing lunch that feels indulgent without being heavy. The rosé vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully, its slightly sweet and tart notes complementing the salty prosciutto and creamy cheese. It’s restaurant-quality simplicity that you can easily recreate at home.
Endive Radicchio Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Hearty kale, crunchy Belgian endive, thin sliced radicchio tossed with rosé vinaigrette and topped with sweet apples, gorgonzola cheese, and crispy prosciutto bits.
Ingredients
Crispy Prosciutto
Rosé Vinaigrette
Endive Radicchio Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Instructions
Crispy Prosciutto
- Lay prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 7-10 minutes until crispy, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
Rosé Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together rosé wine, apple cider vinegar, and dijon mustard.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Stir in granulated sugar and season with a pinch of salt and white pepper to taste.
Endive Radicchio Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
- In a large salad bowl, combine kale, Belgian endives, and radicchio.
- Drizzle with rosé vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Top with sliced apples, crumbled gorgonzola, and crispy prosciutto bits.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.