I absolutely love cookbooks and have a collection that spans a wide array of cuisines and subjects. They’re my go-to inspiration for everything you see on this blog. I’ve recently been trying to expand my selection of healthier cookbooks in the hopes that it will motivate me to live a healthier lifestyle and prepare better meals for my family. I seem to have countless cookbooks full of sugary baked goods and buttery sauces. But as I get older I find myself drawn to lighter options that will keep us in good health and spirits.Â
This recipe is adapted from The Stress Free Diabetes Kitchen. These recipes are really useful for people looking for easy, healthy weeknight dinner options. It was hard to choose just one recipe to prepare for this post but I settled on Pasta Salad with Figs and Prosciutto because I love those ingredients. The key to healthy cooking is to include bold flavors that aren’t full of fat, salt and sugar. I felt like this recipe accomplished that goal well, and it really took no time to prepare. I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!
Pasta Salad with Figs and Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta, cooked al dente
- 2 ounces prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 ounces dried figs, stems removed and sliced in half
- 3/4 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced finely or mashed into a paste
- pinch of kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced or chopped
- 24 grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Place pasta, prosciutto, figs and cheese together in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil until well blended.
- Pour over the salad bowl and toss well. Add the basil and gently mix in. Top each serving with three tomatoes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
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Nutrition
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Loving this pasta!!! I can’t find fresh figs here and it’s killing me!!
Happy Valley Chow says
What a creative and delicious salad! Definitely want to give this a try :)
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Perfect!! Great combo between the figs and prosciutto…
Paula - bell'alimento says
Figs. Prosciutto. Pasta. Swoon.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Love this healthier take on pasta salad, especially the figs!
Nik@ABrownTable says
I love the idea of combining figs with pasta here! A very pretty dish.
Debra says
Wonderful–favorite tastes! I love this!
Tieghan says
This is so pretty and so delicious! I love healthier takes on pasta!
Kitchen Belleicious says
figs and proscuitto! What a divine flavor combination and use of texures! I love it -especially in the pasta! Just visiting from a fellow friend/bloggers site where I saw your comment! Love your site!
Valerie says
Your vibrant, sprightly pasta dish makes me feel guilty about the bowl of butter-laden cookie dough chilling in my fridge. :D This looks delish – I adore figs and prosciutto!
vanillasugarblog says
I never make enough dishes with figs.
You remind me I should, they are tasty, especially in a jam.
Sophia @ NYFoodgasm says
Ohhhhhh yeah! I LOVE fresh figs and the saltiness of the prociutto would just compliment it so well! YummmM!
ashley - baker by nature says
This is such an amazing pasta salad, Jen! And as always, your photos are gorgeous!!!
natalie @ wee eats says
Way to class-up a boring old pasta salad, and who know it would be healthy too?
Marta@What should I eat for breakfast today says
Perfect combination. I like cookbooks as well. I have a small collection myself. And ones with healthy treats are my favorite :)