Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley Salad with Serrano Ham

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Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 30, 2017

Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley Salad with Serrano Ham — Photo: John Kernick

Servings:

4

When thinly sliced, as in this sophisticated first course, raw artichokes retain a slightly sweet nuttiness that is perfectly accented by lemon, parsley, and ham.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus ½ lemon (about 1 ½ lemons total)
¼ teaspoon coarse salt or sea salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon
2 medium artichokes
Freshly ground pepper
¾ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ pound aged manchego cheese, cut into small chunks
12 thin slices serrano ham or prosciutto
Flatbread or crackers, for serving

Directions

Whisk lemon juice, salt, and oil in a medium bowl; set aside. Prepare the artichoke hearts: Working with 1 artichoke at a time, snap off tough outer leaves until half-green-half-yellow leaves are exposed. Using a chef's knife, cut off dark-green top until just pale part remains. Using a paring knife, peel dark-green layer from base and stem; trim stem. Scrape out purple leaves and fuzzy choke using a spoon, and discard. Halve artichoke lengthwise. Rub artichoke with 1/2 lemon as you work. Using a mandoline, cut artichoke heart into paper-thin slices, and add to lemon-oil mixture; toss.
Season artichokes with pepper. Add parsley and cheese; toss. Divide salad and ham among 4 plates, and serve with flatbread or crackers.

Cook's Notes

To preserve this salad's bright flavors, make it just before serving. Serrano ham, a Spanish cured ham similar to prosciutto, can be found at specialty stores.