Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 slices parma ham
• 4 thin slices ciabatta
• 200g/7oz baby spinach
• washed
• ½ beef tomato
• seeds removed
• chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• For the salad
• heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the parma ham for one minute on each side
• or until golden-brown. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
• In the same pan
• heat the remaining oil
• place the ciabatta slices into the pan and cook until golden-brown.
• Place the spinach and tomato into a large bowl. Place the dressing ingredients into a small bowl
• mix together well and pour over the salad. Mix well to combine.
• Transfer the salad to a large plate and top with the croutons and parma ham.