No-Cook Appetizer! Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls

It’s officially picnic season! Enjoy this elegant appetizer to go with your outdoor meal, no cooking required.

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls are a simple and elegant appetizer made with cured Italian prosciutto, creamy ripe avocado, and flavorful goat cheese. With no cooking involved, this dish offers a stress-free way to start off a picnic, potluck, hosting event, or even a casual meal.

Our blog post will take you through simple instructions as well as tips for making this ahead!

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Intro to Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls

Here in sunny Los Angeles, it’s a common activity to venture out to the park or beach for a casual picnic.

Elijah and I especially enjoy this, as West LA offers easy access to some of the city’s most beautiful beaches and parks. We feel truly blessed to be able to unwind with a glass of wine and enjoy a sunset, even on a weekday.

That said, we have an extensive repertoire of picnic-friendly dishes, including these Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls!

We first made this recipe during the pandemic lockdown, when we enjoyed it for a casual meal on the balcony. Whether you make this appetizer at home or take it with you for an outdoor meal, this dish is an ideal choice.

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls offer a blend of flavors that wake up your appetite. The creamy avocado provides a sweet and velvety base, while the tangy and earthy goat cheese adds complexity. The fresh, grassy notes of arugula further elevate the dish. Tying it all together is the prosciutto, which imparts a beautifully sweet and savory character. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper help harmonize these diverse flavors into a cohesive and appetizing whole.

Serve Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls with a glass of chilled wine or sparkling water. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside other snack and appetizer recipes like Fried Enoki Mushrooms or as a start to main dishes like Longanisa Aglio e Olio.

How to Make Ahead and Store

You can make the Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Rolls up to 24 hours ahead of serving. Keep it chilled in an airtight container until you are ready to serve.

Although most of the ingredients have a long shelf life in the fridge, the avocado is the most perishable. Serving the rolls as soon as possible is ideal, but there are ways to keep the avocado fresh.

Before assembling the rolls, consider squeezing lemon juice over the avocado slices or brushing them with olive oil. The key is to coat the exposed avocado surfaces with lemon juice or olive oil, which can help the avocado stay fresh for about a day.

Ingredients

• 1 whole avocado sliced
• 1 cup arugula
• ½ cup goat cheese
• 5 slices prosciutto
• olive oil for drizzle
• salt & pepper to taste

Recipe

1. Lay the prosciutto flat on a clean cooking surface.
2. To make the roll-ups, add one filling at a time as you roll. (See Note 1.) Start with 4-5 pieces of arugula on the end of the prosciutto. Roll 360 degrees or until the arugula is completely bound by the prosciutto.

Note 1. If you want a faster roll-up method, you can simply place all the fillings at once, then roll up the prosciutto. However, adding one filling at a time as you roll will make it keep together much nicer in regards to storing and traveling to your picnic destination.

1. Add 1-2 slices of avocado, leaned up against the wrapped arugula. Roll 360 degrees or until the avocado is completely bound by the prosciutto. You should now have arugula and avocado both wrapped (but in their own compartments) by the same prosciutto slice.
2. Using the same rolling method, add goat cheese and finish the roll.
3. Repeat until all your prosciutto slices are rolled and filled.
4. Drizzle the pieces with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Final Thoughts

This easy appetizer showcases the delicious pairing of prosciutto and avocado with minimal effort. Prepare an elegant and flavorful starter for any occasion using just a handful of ingredients – no cooking required!

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References & Further Reading

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-keep-an-avocado-from-turning-brown/#:~:text=Citrus%20fruits%20naturally%20contain%20strong,process%20for%20about%20a%20day.