Radicchio and Prosciutto Salad with Orange Blossom Honey Dressing

This radicchio and prosciutto salad balances pleasantly bitter greens with tender green beans, savory prosciutto, crisp honey-Parmesan croutons, and a bright Orange Blossom Honey poppy seed vinaigrette. It is a restaurant-style lunch or side salad that comes together at home.

Makes: 2 servings

Honey-Parmesan Croutons

• 1 thick slice rustic bread, such as baguette or ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Weeks Honey Farm Florida Raw Orange Blossom Honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salad Ingredients

• 1/2 cup radicchio leaves, cut into quarters
• 1/4 cup cooked green beans, split lengthwise
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 2 slices prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Orange Blossom Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons Orange Blossom Honey
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds

How to Make the Salad

1. Bake the croutons. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the bread cubes with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until evenly coated.
2. Toast until crisp. Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, checking and stirring as needed, until golden. Cool before adding them to the salad.
3. Prepare the greens. Wash and dry the radicchio thoroughly. Toss it with the green beans and a small pinch each of salt and pepper.
4. Blend the vinaigrette. Add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, 4 tablespoons honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until emulsified, then stir in the poppy seeds.
5. Dress the salad. Add the prosciutto to the radicchio mixture. Toss with about 4 tablespoons vinaigrette, adding more only if needed.
6. Serve. Divide between two plates and top with the cooled honey-Parmesan croutons.

Tips and Variations

• Dry the radicchio well so the vinaigrette coats the leaves instead of sliding off.
• Watch the honey-coated croutons closely because they can brown quickly.
• Store extra vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator and shake before using.
• For a sweet-and-spicy variation, substitute hot honey for part of the honey in the dressing.

Why Orange Blossom Honey Works

Orange Blossom Honey adds citrus-floral sweetness that softens radicchio’s bitterness and balances salty prosciutto and Parmesan. The same jar flavors both the vinaigrette and the crisp croutons, making it the ingredient that ties the whole salad together.

Shop Florida Raw Orange Blossom Honey for This Recipe

Recipe developed by Chef Wook Kang for the National Honey Board. This recipe contains dairy, wheat, mustard, and pork. Raw honey should not be given to infants under one year of age.