Description
A vibrant and fresh salad featuring juicy orange slices, protein-rich chickpeas, delicate buffalo mozzarella, and savory prosciutto, all tossed in a zesty lemon, honey, and olive oil dressing. Garnished with toasted hazelnuts and fresh rocket for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 50ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp honey
Salad
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
- 2–3 small oranges, peeled and sliced
- 50g rocket
Toppings
- 2 x 125g balls buffalo mozzarella
- 80g prosciutto
- 30g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
To Serve
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss chickpeas and herbs. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the dressing, along with the finely chopped parsley and crushed coriander seeds. Mix gently to coat the chickpeas evenly.
- Add oranges and rocket. Fold in the peeled and sliced orange segments along with the fresh rocket leaves, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Assemble the salad. Spread the prepared salad mixture evenly on a large sharing plate or platter to create an inviting presentation.
- Add mozzarella and prosciutto. Tear the buffalo mozzarella balls into smaller pieces and scatter them over the salad. Then drape the prosciutto slices across the top for a savory contrast.
- Finish with hazelnuts. Sprinkle the toasted and chopped hazelnuts over the salad to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Serve. Present the salad with crusty bread on the side, perfect for soaking up the delicious dressing and complementing the textures.
Notes
- Ensure the oranges are peeled carefully to remove all pith for the best flavor and texture.
- To toast hazelnuts, dry-fry them in a pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then chop roughly.
- This salad can be served as a light lunch or as a starter for a larger meal.
- Use fresh, high-quality buffalo mozzarella to enhance creaminess and taste.
- Adjust seasoning in the dressing to balance sweetness and acidity to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: orange chickpea salad, prosciutto salad, buffalo mozzarella salad, summer salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe
