Sam’s Summer Salad with Watermelon Jicama Vinaigrette and Crispy Prosciutto Chips

Texas summers can be absolutely brutal, so when I think of what to cook on hot summer days I want refreshing, cool, light dishes that are packed with flavor but won’t weigh me down.  All the summer produce is highlighted in this one! Juicy peaches, sweet corn, crisp cucumbers and fresh herbs all come together so beautifully when dressed in a Watermelon Jicama Salsa Vinaigrette. I mean, does it get more summer than that?! 

Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa is my favorite from their line up and really took me by surprise. I was skeptical at first, but it’s completely addictive and unexpected. If you can stop yourself from eating the whole container with chips, I highly recommend this salad! 

Sam’s Summer Salad with Watermelon Jicama Vinaigrette and Crispy Prosciutto Chips

4 slices prosciutto

1 large ear of corn

½ cup Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa

2 Tablespoons olive oil

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

¼ teaspoon salt

8 ounces Persian cucumbers

1 large avocado, diced

20 assorted baby tomatoes

2 small peaches, cut into wedges

4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Lay the prosciutto slices on a large, parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool and crisp up. Once crisp, break into large pieces.

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Once the pan is screaming hot, place the corn in the pan and cook until all sides are charred, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once the corn has cooled, cut the charred kernels off the cob.

Place the Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a small food processor and puree until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette into a large mixing bowl. 

Using a veggie peeler or mandolin, slice the cucumbers into ribbons. 

Add the cucumber ribbons, charred corn, avocado, baby tomatoes, peaches, basil and mint to the vinaigrette and stir gently to combine. Divide the salad between 4 appetizer plates and top with crispy prosciutto pieces. 

Serve immediately. Makes 4 appetizer servings.

I was chosen as one of 30 bloggers to create recipes for "Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Challenge"! They sent me an awesome care package full of their new fresh salsas to work with and I have really enjoyed creating dishes with them. 

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