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    Fig, Ricotta and Prosciutto Salad

    Updated: Dec 21st 2018 โ€ข Published: May 19th 2016 โ€ข 14 Comments

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    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives.

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    Life isn't easy is it?! Just when you think you have got it all together, a curve ball is hurled your way and you have to get it together all over again!

    I am having one of those weeks! After several failed attempts at writing a post for my beautiful Spanish Chicken Recipe (which I will get up soon!!!), I knew my mind was elsewhere so there was nothing for it but to call a friend up, have a glass of champagne and pour my heart out!

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    And so I did! Over food and a glass of bubbly, we righted the world. Well sort of! We berated the world quite a lot ๐Ÿ˜‰ but we felt better once it was over.

    Friendship, food and wine are the cures to so many of life's woes! Or at least the things that get you through life woes!

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    This salad is perfect for those kind of meals. It is simple, delicious and light enough to leave room for several chocolate brownie squares (because brownies makes things better too!!!!) but substantial enough to soak up the glass or two of bubbly!

    That is why there are very few photos of this salad. A glass of bubbly, a good friend and suddenly you have eaten most of the food and only have 4 photos! Oops!

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    A few quick notes on the salad.

    I like to warm the figs in the oven first. They aren't cooked just warmed through. If you want to cook them for longer I have added the instructions to the notes below the recipe. Or leave them cold, but maybe not fridge cold! Room temp cold. Should have just written leave them at room temp...(Shush it has been a hard week!!!)

    I use homemade ricotta for this. Yes I know!!! But I am that kind of person, cooking is my happy place, so making ricotta earlier this week, didn't feel like a chore! It was a welcome distraction. But this is just as delicious with the soft fresh ricotta you can buy on the deli. Just don't buy the reduced fat one!!!! It is just not good and I will shout at you and I am already having a bad week so don't make it worse ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    When you dress the dish at the end, you want a really grassy extra virgin olive oil (am I cool enough to use EVOO?????) it really works with the sweetness of the figs and the salty prosciutto.

    Think that is everything, I hope you are having a good week. If not then I am sending you virtual hugs and glasses of bubbly. If you are then I am sending you high fives, enjoy and go embrace the good times xx


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    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra viergin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives :-) | Sprinkles and Sprouts
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    Fig, Ricotta and Prosciutto Salad

    Sweet, warm figs, with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta and a pop of rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This salad is utterly delicious and utterly gorgeous! Tasty and beautiful! That is what we all need in our lives ๐Ÿ™‚ | Sprinkles and Sprouts
    Prep Time3 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time8 mins
    Servings: 2 (with bread)
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 8 large ripe figs
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 100 g prosciutto
    • 200 g fresh ricotta (get my homemade recipe)
    • 1 fresh rosemary spring
    • ยฝ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt
    • Freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 180ยบC/350ยบF
    • Cut the figs into quarters and lay cut sides up on a baking tray lined with cooking paper.
    • Drizzle with the olive oil and honey and place in the oven to warm and soften for 5 minutes. (see notes)
    • Once the figs are warm, arrange them on a platter, rip your prosciutto into long slivers and twist and twirl it over the platter.
    • Dot with the fresh ricotta.
    • Finely chop the fresh rosemary leaves. Sprinkle this over your platter, drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and give it a good grinding of salt and black pepper.

    Notes

    If you want a much softer fig you can cook the figs for 10-15 minutes.
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    Comments

    1. John @ heneedsfood says

      May 21, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      This is one of the most wonderful combinations of ingredients. Figs, prosciutto and some kind of cheese. I agree with you - this needs to be in all of our lives!

      Reply
    2. Shihoko Ura says

      May 20, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing and am sure it is delicious too. I love all ingredients, they are my favourite<3 Pinned and shared ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
    3. Dorothy Dunton says

      May 19, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      Hi Claire! We have a fig tree but it will be a while before it produces. Now I know just what to do with them! I hope your week improves! I had a great day yesterday, Nagi and Kevin called me! I finally got to "meet" them!! They are both such caring and funny people! It was the highlight of my month! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 20, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        I have a fig tree too Dorothy ๐Ÿ™‚ It was badly burnt in the fire, but it fought back and this year it did some fruit. We are coming to the end of the season here in Australia.

        Oh wow!!!! I bet that was amazing!!!! I am still hoping to meet up with Nagi in Sydney...one day!

        Reply
    4. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      May 19, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      We always make this as a starter when we are having Italian night. It always goes down well.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 19, 2016 at 6:10 pm

        It is such a wonderful way to start a meal, or as a lunch with bread.

        Perfect for Italian night ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Good friends, sparkling wine and good food - the holy trinity of life ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 19, 2016 at 6:05 pm

        I couldn't agree more Nancy ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Shelby says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      I agree that is beautiful! I could happily sit down and relax on a Friday night with some wine and this! Gorgeous photos (and I would love to make my own ricotta too!)

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 19, 2016 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you Shelby ๐Ÿ™‚

        Have a go at the ricotta it is so simple and tastes delicious.

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

      May 19, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      This is my first time visiting your blog, and holy moses, lady, your pictures are gorgeous! This salad sounds so amazing and I can't wait for figs to come into season here so I can try it!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 19, 2016 at 6:09 pm

        Oh thank you so much Elizabeth!!! That is lovely to hear ๐Ÿ™‚

        We are getting towards the end of fig season here in Australia. My fig tree is starting to look a little sad. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    8. jayne says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Claire what a wonderful and elegant salad! Absolutely perfect with a glass of champagne and a chat with a good friend

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you Jayne ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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