Serrano Ham Salad with Almond Garlic Sauce
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- Served Person: Makes 4 servings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Carbohydrate 10 g(3%)
- Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
- Fat 24 g(37%)
- Fiber 5 g(20%)
- Protein 14 g(28%)
- Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
- Sodium 781 mg(33%)
- Calories 299
Preparation Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with 1/2 cup almonds, water, oil, vinegar, hot sauce, and black pepper, then blend until dressing is very smooth, about 1 minute. Coarsely chop remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Cut a lengthwise slit in peppers and discard any seeds, then cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Divide romaine and peppers among 4 plates, then arrange ham on top. Drizzle each serving with some dressing and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Serve remaining dressing on the side. *Available at specialty foods shops, some supermarkets, and The Spanish Table (206-682-2827).
Preparation Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with 1/2 cup almonds, water, oil, vinegar, hot sauce, and black pepper, then blend until dressing is very smooth, about 1 minute. Coarsely chop remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Cut a lengthwise slit in peppers and discard any seeds, then cut peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Divide romaine and peppers among 4 plates, then arrange ham on top. Drizzle each serving with some dressing and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Serve remaining dressing on the side. *Available at specialty foods shops, some supermarkets, and The Spanish Table (206-682-2827).
