Parsley Salad With Country Ham, Tomatoes and Asiago

Name: Parsley Salad With Country Ham, Tomatoes and Asiago
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 3/4 cup croutons, made with country bread; 3 tablespoons grated Wisconsin asiago or Parmesan; 4 paper-thin slices Smithfield country ham or prosciutto

Servings: persons

1
The night before serving, prepare the tomatoes: preheat the oven to its lowest setting, about 160 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the sugar.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Arrange tomatoes on a baking rack fitted on top of a baking sheet.
5
Bake overnight, 6 to 8 hours, until the tomatoes are shriveled and partially dried.
6
Remove from oven, and let cool.
7
Thinly slice, drain juices and reserve.
8
In a small bowl, whisk remaining olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
In a large bowl, combine parsley, croutons, cheese and tomatoes.
11
Slowly add dressing; toss until coated.
12
Place a slice of ham on each of 4 plates; mound salad on top of each slice.
13
Serve.

455

kcal

Calories

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 plum tomatoes, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Parsley Salad With Country Ham, Tomatoes and Asiago 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!