6/08/2016

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY AND IBERICO HAM SALAD

This is a great easy summer salad that is a perfect addition to any summer celebration, and its looks pretty fancy and absolutely delicious.
Vitamin C and other organic acids in fruits like strawberries boost the absorption rate of iron contained in spinach, so this is a perfect pairing for a healthy and nutritional salad.
Iron is an important mineral that is required for healthy blood, oxygen distribution throughout the body, and energy production.
We complete our summer salad with feta cheese with a strong flavor and iberico ham with extraordinary nutritional qualities.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 2

For the salad:
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 oz feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
  • some slices iberico ham
For the dressing:
  • 4 oz. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black ground pepper to taste
PREPARATION
  1. First we will start preparing the dressing, heat the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, until is reduced in half of its volume for about 3 minutes. Reserve.
  2. Combine the spinach, strawberries and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  3. Stir the balsamic vinegar  and honey and slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Top with some slices iberico ham.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  7. Enjoy!!!