Pretending I’m Vacationing in Italy Salad
The "Pretending I’m Vacationing in Italy Salad" is a light and refreshing dish that captures the essence of a lazy summer afternoon by the sea. With just a few high-quality ingredients—heirloom cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto—this salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Finished with fresh basil, marjoram, and a drizzle of good olive oil, it's the perfect dish to enjoy with friends, whether you're in Italy or just dreaming of it. Serve it with toasted garlic bread and a glass of fizzy wine for the ultimate Italian escape.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (910 g) heirloom cucumbers, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
- 8 ounces (225 g) fresh mozzarella, at room temperature, torn into bite-size pieces
- kosher salt
- 4 ounces (115 g) prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup (80 g) loosely packed fresh basil leaves (torn if large)
- 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram leaves, optional
- good-quality olive oil, for drizzling
- freshly ground black pepper and flaky salt
Instructions
- On a medium platter, arrange the cucumbers and mozzarella and season with salt. Gently and evenly add the prosciutto and top the salad with basil and marjoram, if using. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over everything. Season with a few good turns of black pepper and a few pinches of flaky salt and serve.