To make quick work of the slicing, simply stack the ham and cheese and cut into strips approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Serve with: Sourdough rolls. Dessert: Peaches drizzled with honey.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons dried oregano
5 cups mesclun salad blend (about 3 ounces)
10 ounces Black Forest ham, cut into matchstick-size strips
6 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded peeled carrots
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
Preparation
Step 1
Puree olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano in food processor until smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Arrange mesclun on large platter. Arrange ham strips, cheese strips, shredded carrots, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion in spoke-like pattern atop mesclun. Place egg wedges around edge of platter. Sprinkle with slivered basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.
