Fig Salad

Ingredients

3 pints assorted figs, immersed in ice water for 30 minutes
1/2 pound Serrano ham, thinly sliced
1/4 pound Manchego cheese, thinly shaved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove figs from ice water and quarter figs. Arrange on a platter. Arrange ham around figs. Scatter cheese over figs and ham. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.

Yield: 6 servings