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Name: Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup hazelnut oil or olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary, divided; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 10 thin 7x3 1/2-inch slices Serrano ham or prosciutto (about 7 ounces); 1 cup stemmed baby spinach leaves; 3 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 teaspoon sugar; 10 cups (packed) assorted red and bronze lettuces, coarsely torn; 1/2 cup chopped husked toasted hazelnuts, divided

Servings: persons

8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup hazelnut oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary, divided
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
10 thin 7x3 1/2-inch slices Serrano ham or prosciutto (about 7 ounces)
1 cup stemmed baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
10 cups (packed) assorted red and bronze lettuces, coarsely torn
1/2 cup chopped husked toasted hazelnuts, divided

1
Stir goat cheese, 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
2
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3
Place sheet of plastic wrap on work surface.
4
Place 1 slice ham in center of plastic.
5
Spread generous 2 tablespoons goat cheese mixture evenly over ham.
6
Place single layer of spinach leaves over cheese mixture.
7
Top spinach with second ham slice.
8
Repeat layering 2 more times.
9
Starting at 1 long side and using plastic wrap as aid, roll up ham jelly-roll style.
10
Place additional ham slice over seam to cover exposed cheese and spinach leaves (roll will be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter).
11
Wrap tightly in plastic.
12
Repeat with remaining ham, cheese, and spinach to form second roll.
13
Chill until firm, at least 6 hours.
14
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
15
Keep chilled.)
16
Whisk 1/2 cup hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, Sherry vinegar, shallot, and sugar in small bowl.
17
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
18
Toss lettuces with 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup hazelnuts.
19
Mound salad in center of 8 plates.
20
Unwrap ham rolls.
21
Slice each roll into twelve 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
22
Arrange 3 rounds around each salad; sprinkle salad with remaining nuts, drizzle dressing around salad and over ham rounds, and serve.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature, 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup hazelnut oil or olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary, divided, 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals

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Variations & substitutions

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