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Fresh Mediterranean prosciutto salad with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, green olives, and lemon vinaigrette dressing served in a light healthy garden salad bowl

Prosciutto, Feta & Cherry Tomato Garden Salad

A quick and refreshing Mediterranean Prosciutto, Feta & Cherry Tomato Garden Salad made with crisp mixed greens, salty prosciutto, creamy feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a bright homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing. This easy 10-minute healthy salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch, low-carb dinner, or fresh side dish packed with bold flavor and restaurant-quality freshness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Assembly + dressing + tossing 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (for assembling the fresh garden salad)
  • Small whisking bowl or jar (for making the lemon vinaigrette dressing)
  • Whisk or fork (to emulsify the homemade salad dressing)
  • Sharp chef’s knife (for slicing cherry tomatoes and preparing ingredients)
  • Cutting board (for safe and easy prep work)
  • Salad tongs or large spoons (for tossing the Mediterranean salad evenly)
  • Measuring spoons (for accurate dressing ingredients)

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 4 cups mixed greens spring mix, arugula, baby spinach
  • 6 Prosciutto slices or more torn into pieces
  • ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Optional: shaved parmesan or extra feta

Simple Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the greens
    Add mixed greens to a large bowl.
  • Add toppings
    Scatter cherry tomatoes, feta crumbles, olives, and torn prosciutto over the greens.
  • Make dressing
    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss lightly
    Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss.
  • Finish & serve
    Top with fresh cracked pepper and extra feta if desired.
  • Optional Add-Ins (Great with this salad)
    Avocado slices
    Toasted pine nuts
    Cucumber slices
    Grilled chicken
    Crusty bread on the side
  • For the best flavor and restaurant-quality results, always use fresh, high-quality ingredients and drizzle the homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing just before serving to keep this Mediterranean Prosciutto, Feta & Cherry Tomato Saladcrisp, vibrant, and perfectly balanced.

Notes

  • This Mediterranean Prosciutto Salad recipe is best served fresh to enjoy the crisp texture of the greens and the creamy feta cheese.
  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the most flavorful and authentic homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing.
  • For the best results, tear prosciutto instead of chopping it to maintain a soft, delicate texture in this gourmet salad recipe.
  • Ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes enhance the natural freshness and balance the salty prosciutto and feta.
  • Add the dressing just before serving to keep this fresh garden salad recipe crisp and vibrant.
  • This recipe works beautifully as a healthy lunch salad, low-carb dinner, or Mediterranean side dish.
  • For extra flavor depth, let the dressing sit for 5–10 minutes before tossing to allow the ingredients to blend.
  • Easily double the recipe for meal prep, entertaining, or easy summer salad platters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1190 gramsCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy, Easy gourmet salad, Fast, Feta and cherry tomato salad, Fresh Mediterranean salad, Garden salad recipe, Healthy summer salad, Prosciutto salad, Quick lunch salad, recipe
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