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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 March 31, 2026
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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
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•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.
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