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Wilted Spinach and Serrano Ham Salad

Serrano Ham and spinach are a great combination and this recipe for Serrano ham salad with spinach is light yet satisfying. Great as a starter or as a summer's lunch.

You will need:

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 onion
2 tomatoes
4 thick slices Serrano ham, cut into pieces
Olive oil
White wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Pinch hot smoked paprika

Method

• Prepare the spinach. Wash in cold water, drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper, then roughly chop.

• Peel and dice the onion and dice the tomatoes.

• Place the onion, tomatoes and spinach into a large serving bowl and mix.

• Add a splash of white wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper and mix again.

• Heat a little olive oil and fry the Serrano ham until dark and crispy, then add the ham to the rest of the salad and toss well.

• Pour over the oil from the pan which will help wilt the spinach nicely and then top with a sprinkle of paprika.

Serve with a really chilled glass of dry fino sherry or even a semi sweet Diamante white Rioja.

Serves 4