Pork Recipe

This elegant cold platter is a sophisticated twist on the classic Mediterranean appetizer. It combines the salty richness of sliced leg ham with the creamy texture of ripe avocado and the tangy bite of marinated artichoke hearts. The fresh crunch of baby cos lettuce and radicchio provides a perfect balance to the softer ingredients, while capers and lemon juice add a bright, zesty finish. It is an ideal dish for warm-weather gatherings, dinner parties, or as a light starter before a heavier main course. Simple to assemble with high-quality ingredients, this recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 161.9

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This elegant cold platter is a sophisticated twist on the classic Mediterranean appetizer. It combines the salty richness of sliced leg ham with the creamy texture of ripe avocado and the tangy bite of marinated artichoke hearts. The fresh crunch of baby cos lettuce and radicchio provides a perfect balance to the softer ingredients, while capers and lemon juice add a bright, zesty finish. It is an ideal dish for warm-weather gatherings, dinner parties, or as a light starter before a heavier main course. Simple to assemble with high-quality ingredients, this recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

g jar marinated artichoke hearts,
1 tablespoons Baby capers, rinsed
1 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 Tablespoons light olive oil
1 Baby cos lettuce, cut into wedges
1 Radicchio lettuce, leaves separated
g leg ham, sliced
1 Cucumber, halved lengthwise,
1 Large avocado, halved, thinly sliced
2 Arrange cos lettuce, radicchio and

Directions

1
Drain the marinated artichoke hearts and chop them finely.
2
In a small bowl, combine the chopped artichokes, rinsed capers, lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped flat-leaf parsley. Toss to mix well.
3
Arrange the baby cos lettuce wedges and separated radicchio leaves on a large serving platter.
4
Fan the sliced leg ham over the lettuce leaves.
5
Slice the cucumber and avocado thinly, then arrange them on top of the ham.
6
Spoon the artichoke mixture over the platter just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 161.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g17%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 372.4mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 9.7g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 9.6g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, artichoke, avocado, capers, cold platter, cos lettuce, cucumber, ham, lemon, mediterranean, no cook, parsley, prosciutto, radicchio, salad, starter

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pork-recipe-142/