Prosciutto and Pear Salad Bundles
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These pear salad bundles are a fantastic holiday party appetizer! Just wrap thin prosciutto around a pear slice with arugula and pomegranate arils. This easy no-cook prosciutto appetizer is deliciously sweet and savory.
Why This Recipe is a Favorite
If you have ever needed to make a party appetizer at the last minute, you will be so glad to have this recipe. It comes together in 10 minutes and there is no cooking involved!
I have plenty of quick and easy party appetizer recipes, but party foods like air fryer pigs in a blanket and Buffalo chicken dip aren’t exactly festive.
These pear salad bundles are very festive, especially with the red pomegranate arils. They’re the perfect Christmas appetizers, and great for New Year’s Eve parties, too.
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My sister in law had this for Christmas and everyone loved it. So healthy and tasted delicious.
–M Solone
Because they’re handheld, your guests can walk around and mingle while they eat. Prosciutto appetizers like this one are fun, festive, and lighter than typical party foods.
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my mom-tested recipe tips for making this appetizer! I’ve made this countless times to save you from a failed attempt.
- Save money by learning how to cut a pomegranate. Buying a container of pomegranate arils is convenient, but a small container is about $6.00. You can buy a whole pomegranate for half the cost, and you’ll get twice as many arils.
- Wait until just before assembling to toss the arugula with oil. This will prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- This appetizer tastes best if you assemble it just before serving, but if you need to making these a little bit in advance, leave the salad undressed until just before you’re ready to serve them.
Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you need for the pear salad bundles:
- pears: I like the mild sweetness of red pears, but any variety will work. Substitute with apples if pears are out of season.
- prosciutto: This cured Italian ham is cut into very thin slices, so it’s easy to wrap around the fruit. Instead of prosciutto, consider using serrano ham or even bacon.
- pomegranate arils: You can buy the arils ready-to-use, but they are expensive! Instead, read my post on how to cut a pomegranate. It’s very easy to remove the seeds yourself.
- baby arugula: Baby arugula is a lot less peppery than full size arugula leaves. If you don’t care for arugula, substitute with any salad greens that you like.
The sweet pear and burst of juicy pomegranate, peppery arugula, and salty prosciutto work SO nicely together. These pear salad bundles are basically the best appetizers ever.
Variations
It’s really just up to you to decide how you like them best. Here are some suggestions:
- If pomegranate is out of season, use sugar-free dried cranberries.
- For a touch of richness, add a small slice of brie cheese to the pear salad.
- Drizzle a little balsamic reduction over the bundles just before serving.
How to Make the Pear Salad Bundles
The wonderful thing about this recipe is how fast and easy it is to make. There’s no cooking involved!
See the recipe card for the full step by step instructions! ⬇️
Jump to Recipe- Prep the pears and prosciutto. Cut the pears into 1/2-inch slices, then cut each piece of prosciutto in half, making two long slices.
- Make the pear salad. Toss the arugula with oil, pepper, and pomegranate arils.
- Assemble the bundles. Gently wrap one slice of prosciutto around a pear slice and some of the salad.
- Transfer to a serving platter, and if you’d like, sprinkle with extra black pepper and pomegranate arils.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Any fruit that can be cut into long slices will work well, like cantaloupe, honeydew melon, or even pineapple spears.
If you leave the oil off of the salad, they’ll keep well for up to 5 days. Instead of tossing the greens, you can just drizzle oil or balsamic reduction over the prosciutto wrapped pears.
You can also leave the salad undressed completely. Honestly, they’re still really delicious without the oil!
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I’d love to hear about your experience making this recipe! Please leave a comment and rating below!
Prosciutto and Pear Salad Bundles
Ingredients
- 2 red pears
- 8 slices prosciutto
- ½ cup baby arugula
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Wash and dry pears, then slice them into 1/2-inch wedges (about 8 slices per pear). Cut away any pieces of the core from the slices.
- Toss the arugula and pomegranate with olive oil and pepper in a small dish.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half long ways and lay them flat on a cutting board or plate.
- Lay a pear slice and a small bunch of the arugula mixture on top of one slice of prosciutto.
- Carefully wrap the prosciutto around the pear salad, just tightly enough to prevent the salad from falling out. Repeat for each bundle, then arrange them on a small serving platter.Sprinkle with extra black pepper and pomegranate arils if desired.
Notes
- Wait until just before assembly to toss the arugula with oil. Another option is to prepare the salad without any oil, and serve it as-is, or drizzle a little oil over the platter just before serving.
- The slight sweetness of red pears tastes great with the salty prosciutto, but any variety of pear will work.
My sister in law had this for Christmas and everyone loved it. So healthy and tasted delicious.
Hi there! I’m so happy y’all enjoyed this dish for Christmas! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 -Laura
Gorgeous – healthy – and delicious!!!
This is a great recipe and so easy!
Hi Alyse, I’m so glad you enjoy it! 🙂 -Laura
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!