5 summer recipes with Iberian Ham

Summer, holidays... We fancy light and refreshing meals. In today's post from Olalla Jamones, we are going to show you 5 summer recipes with Iberian Ham, perfect for beating the heat without giving up flavour.

5 summer recipes with Iberian Ham

There is no doubt that Iberian Ham is one of the most exquisite ingredients in Spanish cuisine. At Olalla Jamones we show you that it is also possible to incorporate it into your summer recipes thanks to these 5 summer recipes with Iberian Ham, to give a touch of luxury and unparalleled flavour to your dishes.

Melon salad with Iberian Ham

A rare combination that is also surprising in the mouth. However, we are not going to stop at the simple combination of melon with ham, but we go one step further by adding them to this melon salad with Iberian Ham. To make it, you will need:

• 1 cantaloupe melon
• 100 grams of Olalla Jamones Iberian Ham thinly sliced ​
• Fresh arugula
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Let's get to the preparation. The first thing you should do is cut the melon into small cubes. Mix it with the arugula and feta cheese in a large bowl. Later, place the slices of Iberian Ham on the salad and season with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. There you have it!

Tomato and Iberian Ham Gazpacho

A classic that is highly appetizing when high temperatures arrive. If you want to prepare this tomato and Iberian Ham gazpacho, have on hand:

• 1 kg of ripe tomatoes
• 1 green pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1 clove of garlic
• 50 grams of day-old bread (preferably a roll)
• 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml of sherry vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 100 grams of diced Iberian Ham

The first step is to wash and cut the tomatoes, pepper and cucumber. Mix these ingredients in a blender, adding the garlic, bread, olive oil, vinegar and salt. Blend everything and strain the gazpacho to improve its texture. Refrigerate it for a couple of hours and serve it decorated with the diced Iberian Ham. Your guests will be delighted.

Toasted bread with tomato and Iberian Shoulder Ham

Another guaranteed success that everyone likes. Take out these toasted bread with tomato and Iberian Shoulder Ham as an appetizer and no one will be able to resist them. In addition, they are very easy to prepare and with very few ingredients:

• Rustic bread (if it is sourdough, better)
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Flaked salt
• 100 grams of Olalla Jamones Iberian Shoulder Ham

As we said, its preparation is very simple. Toast the bread until it is crispy and rub it with the clove of garlic. Grate the tomatoes and spread it on the bread. Drizzle with olive oil and add a little flaked salt to finally place the slices of Iberian ham on top. Now hurry! Before they cool down.

Iberian Ham and Asparagus rolls

We combine Iberian Ham with another great product, wild asparagus, in these Iberian Ham and Asparagus rolls. Have on hand:

• 12 wild asparagus
• 12 slices of Iberian Ham
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Black pepper to taste
• Grated parmesan cheese

First, wash and cut off the ends of the asparagus. Cook them in boiling water for about 4 minutes, so that they are tender and crispy. Cool them in ice water, drain and wrap each one with a slice of Iberian Ham. Drizzle a little olive oil over them and sprinkle with black pepper. Serve them with a little grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Fruit and Iberian Ham skewers

These fruit and Iberian Ham skewers are no mystery. Choose the fruits you like the most, although we recommend:

• 1 pineapple
• 1 melon
• 100 grams of thinly sliced ​​Iberian Ham
• Fresh mint leaves

Cut the pineapple and melon into cubes and alternate pieces of pineapple and melon with folded slices of Iberian Ham on the skewers. To decorate, use fresh mint leaves. It's that easy, you already have a delicious and healthy appetizer.

Now you have 5 summer recipes with Iberian Ham that are very easy to prepare, as well as delicious. Use them in your summer meals and surprise your guests with the gourmet touch that Iberian ham gives.

We take this opportunity to remind you that buying Iberian Ham online is now easier and cheaper than ever thanks to the Olalla Jamones Sales.