Pear gives a different contrast from tomato. Crumble the cheese cold and keep the ham visible rather than soaking everything in dressing.
Choose a ripe pear that holds its shape when sliced.
Ingredients and timing for 4
Serves 4 · 15 min
Approximate timings for this editorial recipe proposal, which has not been kitchen-tested. Adjust cooking to your ingredients and equipment.
- 160 g ready-to-eat lettuce
- 2 medium pears
- 150 g soft goat’s cheese
- 80 g cured ham
- 30 g shelled walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and pepper
Step-by-step method
- Follow the lettuce label; wash and dry if not ready to eat. Wash and core pears, then cut into slices.
- Mix oil, lemon and pepper. Chop walnuts and crumble the cheese with clean utensils.
- Divide lettuce and pear between four plates. Add cheese, walnuts and ham ribbons. Dress just before serving without repeated tossing.
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Contains milk and walnuts. Check the ham label too if allergies apply.
Do not slice the pears too far ahead. Keep cheese and ham as their labels direct until assembling the amount you will serve.
The selection follows the Jamones Paco Heredia catalogue. Editorial photographs illustrate formats; check the collection for current products and their details.
Choose your ham and plan your purchase
You need 80 g of ham for the four suggested portions. Compare 80 g sliced ham packs and check that the listing is for ham if following these ingredients. The carousel may also include shoulder.
Cebo Iberian ham and 100% Iberian bellota ham are different categories; the recipe does not require the most expensive one. Check the specific product's ingredients and storage instructions. For other formats, explore ham to buy.