Are you wondering what to serve as an appetiser for your next dinner reunion? This salad is the perfect crowd pleaser. Using Spanish Serrano Ham & melon as the star, accompanied by mozzarella pearls and balsamic drizzle will sure impress all of your guests! Lets make it!
This salad will transport you to Spain, by the first bite. The typical Spanish dish of “Jamon con Melon” is made out of melon wedges wrapped in local Serrano Ham. Today, we will take a twist to this traditional recipe and adding other Mediterranean ingredients to turn this dish into an upgraded salad.
Recommendations when making the Spanish Serrano Ham & Melon Salad:
- Fresh melon is always best. Making this salad when melon or cantaloupe is in season, makes it even better.
- Using a melon baller tool will make your salad more aesthetically pleasing. However, it is not necessary. If you don’t have one, do not stress too much.
- Mozzarella pearls might be hard to find. You could also use fresh mozzarella and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
- I recommend using a bed of rugula (over any other type of salad). It pairs best with the ingredients we are using.
- If you can’t find balsamic glaze, then make it yourself.
How to make a balsamic glaze:
For this recipe, a store-bought balsamic glaze was used, as it is less time consuming and practical. If you can’t find it, you can make the glaze yourself.
In a pot, in medium heat, add 1-2 cups of balsamic vinegar of choice. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar (of your choice). Let reduce, stirring constantly until vinegar has caramelised and has a thicker consistency. Let cool and use.
Finally,
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Spanish Serrano Ham & Melon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rugula
- 1 cup Melon (in small balls)
- 1 cup Mozarella pearls
- 100 gr Serrano Ham
- 3 tbs balsamic reduction/glaze see post for homemade balsamic glaze
- 1 tbs olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and some salt to the rugula. Toss it until the olive oil covers all of the rugula.
- Lay the rugula in the plate, add the mozzarella and melon balls. Add the serrano ham in small rolls (as seen in the picture).
- Drizzle the balsamic just before serving. Enjoy!
Martina is a trained and experienced chef. She has worked as a Chef in multiple restaurants in the Netherlands. Currently, she works as a Marketing Manager for a Start-up in The Hague. In her spare time, she cooks and bakes delicious recipes to host friends and shares all of her best recipes and tips through her blogs.
Very good recipe! It is delicious and perfect for summertime. The perfect appetizer to serve to a our friends and family. What about adding bellota iberian ham? To die for. Congrats for the recipe, we share it with our clients.