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Apricot and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

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Apricot pasta salad on grey plate

This unique pasta salad with sweet apricots and salty prosciutto is an excellent addition to any summer event.

You know you’re going to want an interesting pasta salad for this summer – so why not do something very different than anyone else? This salad sort of came out of that idea; I helped at an event recently where there were a lot of potluck salads – many of the starch plus mayonnaise variety. A very different dish is always welcome at the inevitable summer events. Or be like me and just eat it for supper.

Top view of pasta salad in a green bowl with apricots

I didn’t put quite as much effort into my garden this year as last, so my harvests have been a little scant. But I am getting a few apricots this year from the old tree that I trimmed this winter. And an odd assortment of other things. This time of year there is a bit of everything – the last of the spring peas, summer tomatoes and basil, all the way to a couple figs from our tiny tree. It’s so nice getting fresh food from the garden, so of course I made a salad with it.

Fresh fruits and vegetables from garden on yellow and white background

Chiffoned basil, sliced onions and apricots on a cutting board

If you keep a fancy bottle of olive oil for bread dipping or salads, this is great place to use it. Given that the olive oil is the only dressing, you can really taste unique elements in a nice oil. Mellow, herbaceous flavours are great here, complementing the salty prosciutto along with a little pungency to offset the fruit. I used Il Fiorello‘s Taggiesca oil (this isn’t a sponsored link, I just like their products and they are local).

We got a new little bit added to the menagerie. She doesn’t have a proper name yet, I’ve just been calling her Little One. But she has discovered the delights of interfering with my photography. With her and Brun, I’m torn between the cuteness of photographing them being investigative and trying to train them not to interfere. I suppose it will be an ongoing battle.

Kitten sniffing wood utensils on photoshoot
What do you think we should name her?

Top view of salad on a grey plate with green bowl to side and apricots

Side view of salad on a grey plate with apricots
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Apricot and Prosciutto Pasta Salad

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • ½ lb/225g apricots
  • ¼ c/40g red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1/3 lb/150g cucumber diced (I like skin on)
  • 2 tbs/30ml olive oil
  • ¼ c/10g basil leaves loosely packed
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 oz/60g prosciutto
  • ¼ lb/115g short pasta
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Slice apricots into thin slices, 10-12 slices per fruit. Chiffon/thinly slice basil. Tear prosciutto into bite size pieces.
  • Toss all ingredients with cooked pasta thoroughly, making sure to evenly distribute prosciutto.
  • Add salt to taste (will depend on your prosciutto). Serve cold.

 

 

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