Salad of Ham, Pears and Cheese

  • 100g couscous
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 70g rocket leaves
  • 2 pears, finely sliced
  • 50g ricotta
  • ½ bunch of chives, sliced
  • 1 lemon, zest only
  • 4 slices of prosciutto, shredded
  • Cook the couscous according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard and honey in a bowl and set aside. Toss the spinach with the rocket and pears, mix in your dressing, and fluff the couscous with a fork and stir this in, too. Divide between two plates.
  • Loosen the ricotta with a splash or two of water, mix in the chives and lemon zest, and spoon over the top of the salad. Top with extra herbs and a grinding of black pepper.
15 mins
2 serving