Ever so quick and easy: Strawberry Ham Balsamic Salad 'A winner; I loved the flavours and textures.' Taster |
Inspired by tv cook Valerie Bertinelli, 67 wanted something very, very easy and super-quick to put together.
It's an 'impulse' salad designed for UK weather. You know, taking advantage of the sunshine & heat which miraculously continues at the end of a working day. Giving in to an impulse, picking up ingredients on the way home, relaxing and basking in warm weather.
It's an indulgence, to be sure, but mouthwatering and delectable.
A frugal version of this recipe which takes more time is given at the end of the recipe.
Cost: £3-5
Feeds: 3-4
Ingredients:
1 x 100gm pre-packed mixed leaf salad (67 used baby leaf rocket)
70 -100gms prosciutto OR Spanish serrano & chorizo selection* (2x taster packs)
2 generous handsful sweet strawberries, sliced thickly
few tablespoons flaked almond
Balsamic Vinaigrette
3-4 tbsp good olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
good pinch salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, pref. coarsely ground
1 rounded tsp wholegrain mustard
1/4 tsp sugar, honey or maple syrup (opt)
Pour all ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until thick and blended. Check seasoning
Method:
- If leaves are not organic, rinse briefly in a 8-2 solution of water and white vinegar; drain; pat dry; spread out on a platter
- If platter isn't big enough for one layer, do two layers, dividing fruit, meat & nuts accordingly
- Scatter strawberry slices, then almonds over base layer; dot surface with strips/folds of meat
- Repeat on second layer
- Season with pepper and a little salt
- Serve dressing separately
- Serve with fresh crusty bread
Frugal option: spinach or other salad leaves; 100 gms bacon in strips, fried till crisp; replace almonds with one third recipe crispy croutons
Vegan option: replace bacon with vegan bacon bits, made with bacon-sized strips of bread instead of breadcrumbs
Comments:
'A real winner; the combination of fruit, ham and nuts with the slightly bitter salad is really really good. I loved the flavour and texture.' Retired writer
Tip:
Strawberries infused with Balsamic Vinegar make an unusual & tasty dessert. See Ina Garten on Food Network.
*M&S £1 each
More salads on NavBar: Recipes II
More salads on NavBar: Recipes II
Please leave a comment
This recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises. It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission
No comments:
Post a Comment