Shavings of Country Ham with Parmesan Pears and Pine Nuts
Delight your taste buds with the sophisticated harmony of flavors in Shavings of Country Ham with Parmesan Pears and Pine Nuts, a stunning appetizer or light salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This easy-to-prepare dish features wafer-thin slices of salty country ham layered with sweet, ripe pear slices, delicately shaved Parmesan, and the warm nuttiness of toasted pine nuts. Drizzled with a vibrant dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. Finished with a garnish of fresh arugula for a touch of peppery brightness, this dish is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for entertaining or a light, elegant meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in an elevated lunchtime treat, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Thinly sliced country ham
- 2 large Ripe but firm pears
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 1 handful Arugula (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the pears. Cut each pear into quarters and remove the core. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the pear quarters lengthwise.
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the Parmesan into thin ribbons.
On a large serving platter or individual plates, arrange the pear slices in an overlapping fan pattern. Drape the thin slices of country ham between the pear slices.
Scatter the shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts evenly over the pears and ham.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make a light dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled dish, being careful not to drench the ingredients. Add a handful of arugula on the side or as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors in this elegant appetizer or light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1316 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
