Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette - VeryVera

Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

Originally Published on September 9, 2025

  • Prep Time: 30m

Ingredients

  • 6 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1 oz balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 c dark chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 c sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 1/2 c spinach
  • 1 pkg (5 ounces) arugula
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. On a parchment-lined sheet pan, bake the prosciutto for 5 minutes, until crispy.
  3. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  4. Divide the arugula salad and spinach among six salad plates.
  5. Arrange the cheese, strawberries and prosciutto over top of the arugula.
  6. Using the melt feature on a stovetop, melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  7. To the melted chocolate, whisk in the balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper.
  8. Drizzle over salads.