Italian Crudo Salad
15 min prep0 min cookEasy

Italian Crudo Salad

An elegant platter of prosciutto roses, goat cheese balls, sliced mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes over arugula — 28g protein at only 220 calories

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Prosciutto roses, goat cheese balls, sliced mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes arranged over arugula. Light and elegant.

📊Nutrition

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🧾Ingredients

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High-Volume Base

  • 2 massive handfulsFresh arugulaPeppery and earthy — provides massive volume for practically zero calories
  • 40gFresh mushrooms, thinly sliced

Lean Protein & Salty Bite

  • 60gBeef prosciutto, thinly slicedNaturally leaner than pork prosciutto — roll into elegant "roses" for presentation

Fat-Trap Fixes

  • 40gLight goat cheese or light fetaRoll into small balls — light version removes heavy saturated fat while keeping the sharp, tangy flavor
  • 15gDry-packed sun-dried tomatoesNon-negotiable swap — avoid oil-packed jars to save hundreds of hidden fat calories

Controlled Crunch

  • 5gRaw walnuts, roughly choppedJust 1-2 walnut halves chopped finely — rich crunch without blowing the calorie budget

Zero-Calorie Dressing

  • 1 tbspHigh-quality balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • to tasteSea salt and freshly ground black pepperWith prosciutto, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, you don't need a single drop of olive oil

👨‍🍳Method

1

Rehydrate the Tomatoes

10 min

Place your dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl of hot water for 10 minutes to plump them up, making them soft and juicy. Drain well.

💡Pat them dry with a paper towel to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
2

Build the Earthy Base

2 min

In a wide serving bowl, spread your massive bed of fresh arugula. Scatter your thinly sliced raw mushrooms evenly over the greens.

3

Form the Cheese Balls

2 min

Take your light goat cheese and gently roll it into 3 or 4 small, neat balls. Place them symmetrically around the salad bed.

💡Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent the cheese from sticking.
4

The Prosciutto Roses

2 min

Take your thin slices of beef prosciutto and gently roll or fold them into little cones or "roses." Nestle them into the arugula bed next to the cheese balls.

5

Garnish and Dress

1 min

Add your plumped sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl. Lightly drizzle your balsamic vinegar or lemon juice over the greens. Finally, sprinkle your finely chopped walnut pieces over the top. Serve this gorgeous, low-calorie masterpiece immediately!

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