Christmas Deli Salad With Pomegranate Parma Ham And Gorgonzola Food

CHRISTMAS DELI SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE, PARMA HAM AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Wash and trim the radicchio and Savoy cabbage leaves, and remove the chunkier stems and centre stem of the Savoy cabbage. Then cut or tear the leaves into even sized strips. Heat the olive oil in a large wok or frying pan. Wilt the leaves in the olive oil - just for a few minutes so the leaves are still crunchy but warm.
• Lay the wilted leaves out on a large platter or individual plates and top with the gorgonzola cheese cubes, Parma ham slices (which have been shredded) and the olives.
• Scatter the rocket (arugula) leaves over the top and then scatter the pomegranate seeds over before adding the dressing. Serve immediately.

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
• In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

RöSTI WITH PARMA HAM AND EMMENTHAL

Steps:

• 1. Thoroughly squeeze out the moisture from the grated potatoes.
• 2. Season the grated potato generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix in the melted butter, garlic and egg.
• 3. Heat a medium frying pan until hot. Add the potato mixture, shaping it into a pancake shape.
• 4. Fry until set, around 10 minutes, flip over and fry for a further 10 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
• 5. Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a small, heavy-based frying pan. Add the thyme and onions and fry gently for 10 minutes until the onion is softened.
• 6. Preheat the oven to 375°F
• 7. Slice the fried potato rosti onto a baking sheet. Spread the fried onion over the rosti and layer with the Parma ham, then top with the Emmenthal.
• 8. Bake the rosti for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve warm from the oven.

MELON AND PARMA HAM SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Pulse the dressing in a blender adding the mint leaves last, leaving them only half blended into the dressing. Put in the fridge until ready to use.
• Assemble the salad any way you like (see above) grilling the parma ham until crisp for a change or if you like it like this (it does add another dimension done like this, but I do like it raw too).
• Pour a little of the dressing over the salad and serve with extra dressing on the side for those who want more. Some nice crusty bread wouldn't go amiss either!

CHRISTMAS POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss leafy greens, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, and walnuts together in a medium-sized salad bowl. Add cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.