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Cauliflower with Serrano Ham and Tomato

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Cauliflower with Serrano Ham and TomatoMatthew Hranek

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings (as part of tapas buffet)

Ingredients

1

large head cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch florets

1

/3 cup chopped red onion

1

/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1

/4 pound thinly sliced serrano ham, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1

1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl.

    Step 2

    While cauliflower boils, cook onion in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and ham and cook, stirring frequently, until just heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.

    Step 3

    Pour tomato mixture over cauliflower and toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.