Serves 2
Plump, ripe blackberries and silky Prosciutto make for a fantastic combination in this fresh salad.
Ingredients
baby gem lettuce
cucumber
2 ripe vine tomatoes
a handful of cress
2 sprigs of fresh basil (optional)
1 cup fresh blackberries
6 slices Prosciutto (or similar air-dried ham)
extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
Maldon sea salt and pepper to taste
Method
Wash and shred/chop enough lettuce for two people and chop about 5cm of a cucumber. Toss in a salad bowl and add the vine tomatoes sliced into thin wedges, as well as the cress. Toss to mix.
Plate the salad and top each plate with 3 slices of Prosciutto and half the blackberries. Garnish with the sprig of basil, if using. Drizzle with oil and vinegar, season with salt and freshly ground black peppe. Serve immediately.