Summer Ham Salad

A Summer Ham Salad is a refreshing and elegant salad that pairs fine cured ham with sweet melon, crisp lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for warm weather, it’s a light yet satisfying dish full of vibrant flavours and textures.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings People

Ingredients

100 g ham cured Parma ham or Serrano thinly sliced
½ medium cantaloupe melon or honeydew melon, peeled, deseeded and chopped into bite-sized chunks
12 medium cherry tomatoes halved
2 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
1 cup radicchio leaves torn
½ medium cucumber thinly sliced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar optional
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Additions:

50 g mozzarella or crumbled feta
1 tbsp pine nuts toasted or crushed walnuts
½ medium avocado sliced

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and torn radicchio leaves.
2 cups iceberg lettuce, 1 cup radicchio leaves
Scatter in the melon chunks, cherry tomato halves, and cucumber slices.
½ medium cantaloupe melon, 12 medium cherry tomatoes, ½ medium cucumber
Gently fold in the slices of cured ham. You can tear them into smaller pieces or drape them whole for a more elegant presentation.
100 g ham
Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice or a light splash of balsamic vinegar if desired. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, Freshly ground black pepper
Give everything a gentle toss to combine, being careful not to bruise the leaves or break up the ham too much.
Add any of the suggested additions for a more indulgent version.
50 g mozzarella, 1 tbsp pine nuts, ½ medium avocado

Notes

Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread or alongside a chilled glass of white wine. This Summer Ham Salad is ideal for a light lunch, al fresco dining, or as a starter for a leisurely summer supper.

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