Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals
45 min.
8
318kcal

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Looking for a fresh and elegant salad that’s perfect for any occasion? This Bronze and Red Lettuce Salad with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Spirals is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and elevate your meal. With a refreshing blend of tender lettuces, savory Serrano ham, creamy goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts, this dish is an irresistible balance of richness and lightness.

The goat cheese spirals, rolled up with layers of ham and baby spinach, create a beautiful centerpiece that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. The light rosemary and lemon zest in the cheese filling add just the right amount of freshness, while the hazelnut oil and sherry vinegar dressing brings a subtle sweetness and tang to each bite. With a satisfying mix of protein and healthy fats, this dish is both gluten-free and nourishing.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, a light lunch, or even as the main course, this salad is sure to impress. Perfect for a spring gathering or a casual dinner, it’s a beautiful combination of color, flavor, and texture that brings the best of fresh ingredients together. Prepare ahead of time and let the flavors meld for an even more amazing result. Get ready to enjoy a truly special meal!

Ingredients

  • cup baby spinach stemmed
  • 0.5 teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh divided finely minced
  • ounces goat cheese fresh soft room temperature
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts divided husked toasted chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons hazelnut oil 
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 21 ounces serrano ham thin
  • 10 cups frangelico red assorted packed ()
  • 10 cups frangelico red assorted packed ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Stir goat cheese, 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Place sheet of plastic wrap on work surface.
  3. Place 1 slice ham in center of plastic.
  4. Spread generous 2 tablespoons goat cheese mixture evenly over ham.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.)
  7. Whisk 1/2 cup hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, Sherry vinegar, shallot, and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  8. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein36.95%
Fat59.96%
Carbs3.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.39
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.3769566028014%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.85kcal
15.89%
Fat:21.92g
33.72%
Saturated Fat:6.06g
37.88%
Carbohydrates:2.54g
0.85%
Net Carbohydrates:1.61g
0.58%
Sugar:1.39g
1.54%
Cholesterol:52.93mg
17.64%
Sodium:1569.76mg
68.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.39g
60.79%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.94%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.06%
Vitamin K:19.72µg
18.78%
Copper:0.35mg
17.27%
Vitamin A:646.35IU
12.93%
Iron:1.96mg
10.87%
Phosphorus:98.87mg
9.89%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.31%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.67%
Calcium:53.79mg
5.38%
Magnesium:20.75mg
5.19%
Folate:20.44µg
5.11%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.89%
Fiber:0.94g
3.75%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.75%
Potassium:94.17mg
2.69%
Vitamin C:1.94mg
2.35%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.51%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.46%
Source:Epicurious