Heston's peach, Parma ham and gruyere salad recipe

Name: Heston's peach, Parma ham and gruyere salad recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 ml (4.4fl oz) balsamic vinegar; 2 ripe peaches, stoned and cut into wedges; 100 g (3.5oz) rocket; 100 g (3.5oz) chard; 180 g (6.3oz) Parma ham, roughly chopped; 80 g (2.8oz) gruyere, shaved with a potato peeler; 40 ml (1.4fl oz) white wine vinegar; 40 wholegrain mustard; 120 ml (4.2fl oz) grapeseed or groundnut oil; 0.5 tsp ground cloves

Servings: persons

1
For the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar and mustard in a bowl and whisk together.
2
Slowly add in the oil while still whisking.
3
Add the ground cloves and season with salt.
4
For the drizzle, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.
5
Let the liquid reduce to a syrup consistency and remove from the heat.
6
This should take about 10 minutes.
7
Allow to cool.
8
Toss the rocket and chard leaves in the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the peach slices, the ham and the gruyere shavings and mix together gently.
10
Place a generous pile in the centre of each plate and, using a spoon or squeezy bottle, drizzle the balsamic over the top of the salad.

775

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 125 ml (4.4fl oz) balsamic vinegar, 2 ripe peaches, stoned and cut into wedges, 100 g (3.5oz) rocket, 100 g (3.5oz) chard, and more.

Yes, Heston's peach, Parma ham and gruyere salad recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!