Salad with ham and arugula
3 servings
20 minutes
Salad with ham and arugula is a true embodiment of European gastronomic sophistication. Crispy croutons, tender mozzarella, and aromatic cherry tomatoes pair perfectly with the spicy ham, giving the dish an elegant flavor with a hint of saltiness. Arugula adds freshness and a slight bitterness, while the dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard enriches it with subtle sweet-spicy notes. This salad is an ideal choice for a light dinner or refined appetizer. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh ingredients and balance of flavors are valued. It can be served with a glass of white wine to enhance the harmony of gastronomic pleasure.
1
Prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
Cut the bread into cubes.
- Bread: 100 g
3
Dry the croutons in a dry pan.
- Bread: 100 g
4
Cut the mozzarella into sticks.
- Mozzarella cheese: 125 g
5
Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters.
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
6
Wash and dry the arugula leaves.
- Arugula: 60 g
7
Add balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and mustard to the olive oil.
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
8
Shuffle
9
For one serving, place a third of arugula, mozzarella, ham, and 1 tomato on the plate.
- Arugula: 60 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 125 g
- Hamon: 40 g
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
10
Water with dressing.
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
11
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bread: 100 g