Serrano Ham Salad With Almond Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Serrano Ham Salad With Almond Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds (3 oz),; and cooled; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar*; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (7- to 8-oz) bottle Spanish; peppers*, rinsed, drained, and patted dry; 1 head romaine (1 lb), outer leaves discarded and head cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (8 cups); 1/4 lb thinly sliced serrano ham*

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds (3 oz),
and cooled
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar*
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (7- to 8-oz) bottle Spanish
peppers*, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
1 head romaine (1 lb), outer leaves discarded and head cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (8 cups)
1/4 lb thinly sliced serrano ham*

1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with 1/2 cup almonds, water, oil, vinegar, hot sauce, and black pepper, then blend until dressing is very smooth, about 1 minute. Coarsely chop remaining 2 tablespoons almonds.
2
Cut a lengthwise slit in peppers and discard any seeds, then cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
3
Divide romaine and peppers among 4 plates, then arrange ham on top. Drizzle each serving with some dressing and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
4
*Available at specialty foods shops, some supermarkets, and The Spanish Table (206-682-2827).

287

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds (3 oz),, and cooled, and more.

Yes, Serrano Ham Salad With Almond Garlic Sauce 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.

Serrano Ham Salad With Almond Garlic Sauce

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