Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals
Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir goat cheese, 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir goat cheese, 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place sheet of plastic wrap on work surface.
Place 1 slice ham in center of plastic.
Spread generous 2 tablespoons goat cheese mixture evenly over ham.
Place single layer of spinach leaves over cheese mixture.
Top spinach with second ham slice.
Repeat layering 2 more times.
Starting at 1 long side and using plastic wrap as aid, roll up ham jelly-roll style.
Place additional ham slice over seam to cover exposed cheese and spinach leaves (roll will be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter).
Wrap tightly in plastic.
Repeat with remaining ham, cheese, and spinach to form second roll.
Chill until firm, at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
Keep chilled.).
Whisk 1/2 cup hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, Sherry vinegar, shallot, and sugar in small bowl.
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Toss lettuces with 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup hazelnuts.
Mound salad in center of 8 plates.
Unwrap ham rolls.
Slice each roll into twelve 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
Arrange 3 rounds around each salad; sprinkle salad with remaining nuts, drizzle dressing around salad and over ham rounds, and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
