Corsican Salad with Serrano Ham and Melon Recipe

Name: Corsican Salad with Serrano Ham and Melon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 large heads lettuce (such as Boston and red leaf), torn into pieces; 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces; 10 small fresh figs, quartered; 8 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham; 1 cup small basil leaves; 1/4 cup chives, cut into 2-inch pieces

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons pine nuts
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large heads lettuce (such as Boston and red leaf), torn into pieces
1 cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 small fresh figs, quartered
8 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham
1 cup small basil leaves
1/4 cup chives, cut into 2-inch pieces

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Put the pine nuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven about 7 minutes, or until golden.
3
Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Just before serving, toss the lettuce with 1/3 cup of the dressing, reserving the rest to pass with the salad.
6
Arrange the lettuce on a large platter.
7
Top with the cantaloupe, figs and ham.
8
Garnish with the basil leaves, chives and pine nuts.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Corsican Salad with Serrano Ham and Melon 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.

Corsican Salad with Serrano Ham and Melon

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