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Serrano Ham and Avocado Salad

Serrano Ham and Avocado Salad

Serves 2 | with Pesto-Ranch Dressing and Croutons
4.0(85)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 14, 2024
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Calories
: 
486 kcal
Protein
: 
17.2g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1 unit(s)

Avocado

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

30 grams

Ranch Dressing

(Contains: Milk, Egg, Mustard)

4 slice(s)

Serrano Ham

100 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)2032 kJ
Energy (kcal)486 kcal
Fat36 g
of which saturates6.8 g
Carbohydrate23.7 g
of which sugars1.2 g
Protein17.2 g
Salt2.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Baking Tray
•Bowl

Instructions

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Bake the Croutons
1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Tear the ciabatta into roughly 2cm chunks.

b) Pop the ciabatta onto a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper and toss to coat well.

c) Bake the croutons on the middle shelf until golden, 8-10 mins, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool, 5-10 mins.

Get Prepped
2

a) Meanwhile, halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board. Cut into 1cm chunks.

b) In a large bowl, combine the pesto, ranch dressing and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount).

c) Tear the Serrano ham into small pieces.

Assemble and Serve
3

a) When you're ready to serve, add the baby leaf mix and croutons to the pesto-ranch dressing and toss to coat. TIP: Don't add the leaves too early or they'll go soggy. 

b) Divide the salad between 2 serving bowls, then top with the avocado and Serrano to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The salad offers a wide range of tasty flavours, though some found the pesto-ranch dressing too sharp or salty when combined.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to throw together, making it ideal for a light lunch or work meal.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding boiled eggs to boost the portion size and flavour; reduce the amount of pesto if you find it overpowering.
  • Next-day meals: The salad keeps well, with some enjoying it over two days for work lunches.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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