Effortless Pan con Tomate & Fruit Salad Ham Tapas
Effortless Pan con Tomate & Fruit Salad Ham Tapas
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Introducing a recipe for ‘Pan con Tomate’ and ‘Fruit Salad Ham Tapas’ that will allow you to enjoy a splendid home party right at home. Pan con Tomate, featuring fresh tomatoes and fragrant garlic spread on a crispy yet soft baguette, is an excellent wine accompaniment on its own. Adding a refreshing fruit salad and flavorful sliced ham elevates this into ‘Fruit Salad Ham Tapas’, a delight for both the eyes and the palate. For special occasions, share this incredibly simple yet astonishingly impressive finger food with your loved ones!
Fruit Salad Ham Tapas Ingredients- 16 slices of sliced ham (prepare your choice of pork ham, chicken breast ham, etc.)
- 1 cup of fruit salad (pre-made or homemade)
- 4 slices of baguette (cut into approx. 1.5 cm thickness)
- 1/6 tomato (finely minced or mashed)
- 1 clove of garlic (finely minced or mashed)
- 1 tsp truffle oil (or olive oil)
Fresh Fruit Salad Ingredients- 1 golden tangerine (peeled, deseeded, and cut into large pieces)
- 1/8 pineapple (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced and soaked in cold water, then drained)
- 1 tomato (seeds removed, diced into 1cm cubes)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (prepare as desired)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley, basil, etc.)
- 1 golden tangerine (peeled, deseeded, and cut into large pieces)
- 1/8 pineapple (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced and soaked in cold water, then drained)
- 1 tomato (seeds removed, diced into 1cm cubes)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (prepare as desired)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley, basil, etc.)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the baguette. Toast slices of baguette, about 1.5 cm thick, until golden brown on both sides. This creates a wonderfully crispy exterior and a soft interior, making the tapas even more delicious. You can use an oven or a pan, toasting them to your preference.
Step 2
Now, let’s make a fresh fruit salad! In a bowl, combine the large pieces of golden tangerine, pineapple, 1cm diced tomato, drained red onion slices, and fresh mixed salad greens. Add 1 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tsp dried herbs, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Gently toss everything together until well combined. You can also add a little honey to your liking.
Step 3
This fruit salad was made using leftover ingredients from a previous steak dish. Making a generous batch allows for easy use in tapas or sandwiches the next morning. It stays fresh and tastes delicious even the next day.
Step 4
Prepare the sliced ham for the tapas. We’ve prepared two types – pork ham and chicken breast ham – to add a variety of flavors. The richness of the ham will make the tapas even more delightful.
Step 5
Double-check the baguette slices you toasted earlier. The beautifully toasted baguette, promising a satisfying crunch, will form a solid foundation for your tapas.
Step 6
On the toasted baguette, spread a thin layer of the finely minced tomato and mashed garlic. Simply spreading the tomato and garlic transforms it into ‘Pan con Tomate’. It pairs wonderfully with white wine even without other ingredients and has a subtly addictive quality. You must try it!
Step 7
Next, generously top the Pan con Tomate with the fruit salad. The refreshing fruit salad will beautifully complement the flavors of the bread and garlic. Finish by drizzling a little truffle oil or olive oil for an aromatic touch.
Step 8
Finally, artfully arrange the sliced ham on top of the fruit salad to complete your ‘Fruit Salad Ham Tapas’! These are perfectly sized for a single bite, offering a delightful combination of the crispy baguette, the refreshing burst of fruit salad, and the savory, rich flavor of the ham. You’ll find these tapas even more appealing than standard wine accompaniments. They are the perfect choice to make your home party even more memorable!
