Prosciutto Salad

The other day I had the most beautiful Prosciutto Salad at The City Wine Shop. The plate was laden with soft, sweet figs, mozzarella, some red and yellow tomatoes dressed with a little balsamic, oil and basil, grilled bread and soft sashes of prosciutto. My favourite aspect of the dish was the contrast of the slightly salty meat with the sweet figs.

I have been dreaming about this salad ever since I had it. This is my attempt at recreating the fabulous salad that I had.


I went to a couple of stores at the Queen Victoria Market before work and bought some prosciutto at two stalls and some buffalo mozzarella at another. I went to the fruit and vegetable stalls and got my tomatoes and basil.

After work I drove to Mediterranean Wholesalers for more comparison. I found prosciutto heaven, some beautiful soft Italian proscuitto, 'San Daniele'. I had a taste of some Australian prosciutto for some comparison and it was a bit drier, firmer and saltier, similar in taste to my two purchases from the Queen Vic Market.

Of course the salad wasn't quite as good as The City Wine Shop version. The mozzarella wasn't as soft as cheese they used, but the meal was close enough. At least I know where to buy my prosciutto from now on.