Ham and Papaya Salad
4 servings
30 minutes
Ham and papaya salad is an unusual combination of sweet, juicy papaya with the salty taste of ham. This recipe is inspired by Italian culinary tradition, where fruits are often paired with meat to achieve a balance of flavors. Crisp iceberg lettuce and sweet peppers add freshness, while the dressing made from white wine, olive oil, sugar, and lemon juice gives the salad a subtle tanginess. This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner, surprising with its blend of flavors and aromas. It refreshes, awakens the appetite and can be a wonderful accompaniment to dry white wine. Elegant and light, it embodies the Italian approach to gastronomic enjoyment.
1
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and chop it finely. Tear the salad into small pieces by hand or cut it. Also chop the ham and pepper finely. Season with pepper and salt.
- Papaya: 1 piece
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 g
- Ham: 150 g
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
For the dressing, thoroughly mix wine, oil, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Dry white wine: 4 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: to taste