Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPotenteMela Recipe

Mela Recipe

Inspired by Potente
Time30m
Serves4

ALABAMA APPLES, JAMON DE BELLOTA, SMOKEY BLUE CHEESE, CHICORY GREENS, ALMOND BISCOTTI, HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and slice the Alabama apples into thin wedges. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicory Greens

    Rinse the chicory greens under cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Tear them into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Slice the Jamon de Bellota

    Using a sharp knife, slice the Jamon de Bellota into thin strips or pieces.

  4. 4

    Crumble the Smoky Blue Cheese

    Crumble the smoky blue cheese into small pieces with your fingers or a fork.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicory greens, sliced apples, strips of Jamon de Bellota, and crumbled smoky blue cheese.

  6. 6

    Add the Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

  7. 7

    Serve with Biscotti

    Plate the salad and place the almond biscotti on the side for a crunchy accompaniment.

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