Dandelion and Fig Salad with Serrano Ham and Grated Almonds Recipe

Name: Dandelion and Fig Salad with Serrano Ham and Grated Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon turbinado or raw sugar; 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup blanched, roasted almonds (3 ounces), preferably Marcona; 3 ounces tender dandelion greens, large leaves torn into bite-size pieces; 12 black or green fresh figs, halved or quartered if large; 12 thin slices of serrano ham (about 4 1/2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon turbinado or raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup blanched, roasted almonds (3 ounces), preferably Marcona
3 ounces tender dandelion greens, large leaves torn into bite-size pieces
12 black or green fresh figs, halved or quartered if large
12 thin slices of serrano ham (about 4 1/2 ounces)

1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the sherry vinegar with the sugar and simmer over moderate heat until syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 8 minutes.
2
In another small saucepan, warm the paprika over moderate heat until fragrant, 15 seconds.
3
Stir in the honey and the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar and scrape into a bowl.
4
Whisk in the olive oil.
5
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
6
Using a microplane grater, finely grate 1/4 cup of the almonds over a sheet of wax paper.
7
In a large bowl, toss the dandelion greens with 1/4 cup of the dressing and transfer to a platter.
8
Add the figs to the bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing, then arrange on the platter.
9
Drape the serrano ham over the greens and scatter the whole almonds around the platter.
10
Sprinkle the grated almonds over the serrano and drizzle with the sherry vinegar syrup.
11
Serve the salad, passing the remaining dressing at the table.

930

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon turbinado or raw sugar, 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Dandelion and Fig Salad with Serrano Ham and Grated Almonds 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.

Dandelion and Fig Salad with Serrano Ham and Grated Almonds

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