Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs bayonne ham, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 12 lbs sheep's milk cheese, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 12 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
  • 1 12 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground white pepper
  • 4 cups frisee or 4 cups other salad greens
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • all-purpose flour

Method

  • Cut the ham and the cheese into 20 to 23 very thin slices each, with a minimum measurement of 9 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches.
  • It is better to have slightly larger slices that can be trimmed to fit the terrine exactly than to have pieces that are too small.
  • Line a 9 1/2 by 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch terrine generously with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top of the terrine when it is filled.
  • Starting with a layer of cheese, alternate layers of ham and cheese until the mold is completely filled, approximately twenty layers of each.
  • Cover the top with the overlapping plastic wrap and press down firmly.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Unmold by firmly pulling the plastic up and out of the mold.
  • Place on a cutting board, and using a very sharp knife, cut as many 1/2-inch-thick slices as you will be serving and store the remaining terrine in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • To make the vinaigrette, stir together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the fris?
  • e on each of four plates, dress the lettuce with the vinaigrette, and set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil in a nonstick pan over high heat.
  • Lightly dust both sides of the terrine slices with flour and add them to the pan.
  • Working very quickly, saut?
  • the slices on both sides just until lightly browned, but not long enough to melt the cheese, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Lay 1 slice on top of each salad and serve immediately.