Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley Salad with Serrano Ham 2.8 (6) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 30, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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. Rate it Print