Wild Rocket Salad With Crispy Parma Ham Recipe

Name: Wild Rocket Salad With Crispy Parma Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper; 3 whole Spring Onions, Finely Diced; 2 cups Wild Rocket (arugula); 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (butter Lettuce, Basil, Etc.); 12 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced In Half; 16 whole Seedless Red Grapes; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Lime Or Lemon Juice; Ground Black Pepper To Taste; 1/4 cups Finely Grated Pecorino Romano; 1/2 cups Drunken Pecorino Cheese; 6 slices Parma Ham

Servings: persons

1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper
3 whole Spring Onions, Finely Diced
2 cups Wild Rocket (arugula)
4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (butter Lettuce, Basil, Etc.)
12 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced In Half
16 whole Seedless Red Grapes
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 whole Lime Or Lemon Juice
Ground Black Pepper To Taste
1/4 cups Finely Grated Pecorino Romano
1/2 cups Drunken Pecorino Cheese
6 slices Parma Ham

1
Rinse all veggies. Throw wild rocket and salad greens into salad bowl and mix together.
2
Take parma ham out of the package and place on a paper towel lined plate. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute to cook through.
3
Meanwhile, cut bell pepper into thin strips. Finely dice spring onions. Slice tomatoes in half, if desired. Throw into salad mix along with grapes. Toss together.
4
Remove parma ham from microwave and cook in a non-stick skillet over low heat to crisp up. Mash parma ham into little bits, like bacon bits, once fully cooked.
5
Before adding parma ham, lightly drizzle salad with olive oil. Toss. Squeeze 1/2 of a lime or lemon over it and toss again. Sprinkle generously with freshly ground pepper and toss again. Grate pecorino onto salad and do strips of drunken pecorino* with a carrot peeler in the salad. A little goes a long way!
6
Finally, top with the parma ham and enjoy!
7
*Drunken pecorino cheese is a special type of pecorino sold at Woolworth's in South Africa. The rind is clearly soaked in red wine and the cheese is incredibly strong tasting - nothing mild about it! If you cannot find drunken pecorino, simply replace with regular pecorino shavings - they'll do just as great!

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, 3 whole Spring Onions, Finely Diced, 2 cups Wild Rocket (arugula), 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (butter Lettuce, Basil, Etc.), and more.

Yes, Wild Rocket Salad With Crispy Parma Ham 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!

Wild Rocket Salad With Crispy Parma Ham

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Variations & substitutions

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