Creative recipes with Iberian ham for summer in Barcelona

Jul 1, 2025 | General

Summer in Barcelona is synonymous with sunny days, Outdoor staying and above all a good excuse to enjoy fresh and delicious dishes. Iberian ham, One of the great protagonists of Spanish gastronomy, becomes the perfect ally for light recipes, full of flavor and with that elegant touch that we like so much. In this article we leave you several proposals for delicious recipes, detailing step by step how to prepare them to surprise your partner, Friends and family in the summer picnics.

1. Melon salad, Rúcula and Iberian ham

This recipe combines the refreshing sweetness of the melon with the intensity of the Iberian ham, balanced by the bitter of the arugula. Ideal for hot days, provides hydration and lightness, Perfect to enjoy terraces or picnics.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (for 4 personas):

  • 400 g of melon cut into dice
  • 100 g of fresh arugula
  • 150 g of Iberian ham in fine slices. We recommend you Jamon 100% Iberian from Salamanca (Black leg) why, Of all the Iberians, is the softer flavor, Meloso and fruity.
  • Olive oil extra virgen
  • Half -lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  1. Wash the arugula and do it well.
  2. Place melon dice in a large bowl along with the arugula.
  3. Add the Iberian ham slices in a delicate way, letting some fall through the edges of the plate.
  4. Mix olive oil with lemon juice and pour this emulsion on the salad.
  5. Decorate with fresh mint leaves for a more vibrant aroma.

2. Gazpacho with Iberian ham topping

A summer classic with an Iberian touch. The gazpacho, Cold and comforting, It is transformed into a gourmet dish with ham chips, adding texture and a salty nuance that enhances the flavor.

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 1 cooling time

Ingredients (for 6 personas):

  • 1 kg of mature tomatoes
  • 1 Green pepper
  • 1 cucumbers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Iberian ham chips. The Iberian chips They are an excellent option because it will give your gazpacho a more intense flavor.

Steps:

  1. Wash and cut the tomatoes, The pepper and cucumber. Peel the garlic.
  2. Lique all the ingredients together with the oil and salt until you get a homogeneous texture.
  3. Pass the mixture through a strainer to remove skins and seeds.
  4. Refrigerate the gazpacho for at least an hour.
  5. It serves very cold and decorates with the chips of Iberian ham just before serving.
Traditional spanish tapa.

3. Tomato and avocado tartar with crispy Iberian ham

Light, fresh and with a contrast of textures that evokes the pleasures of summer meals. Fresh ingredients are combined with ham crispy, creating an ideal dish for outdoor dinners.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients (for 4 personas):

  • 2 mature avocados
  • 4 tomates medianos
  • 100 Iberian ham g. We recommend you Jamon 100% Iberian from Salamanca (Black leg) why, Of all the Iberians, is the softer flavor, Meloso and fruity, which will allow you to enjoy the taste of an excellent quality ham without losing the taste of the other ingredients.
  • 1 cucharada de vinagre de Jerez
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  1. Pela and cut the avocado into dice. Do the same with the tomatoes after peeling them (You can scald them to facilitate this step).
  2. Mix avocado and tomato in a bowl, seasoning them with vinegar, The oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Extend the ham slices on a baking sheet with vegetable paper and batch them 180 ° C during 8-10 minutes, until they are crispy.
  4. It serves the tartar in individual molds and decorates with pieces of ham crispy.

4. Fruit skewers, Iberian cheese and ham

These skewers offer an explosion of flavors: sweet, salty and acid, In a practical and attractive format. They are perfect for beach meetings or as an appetizer in a summer barbecue.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (for 10 skewers):

  • 10 Fresh figs
  • 200 g of cured Manchego cheese
  • 150 Iberian ham g
  • Wooden sticks

Steps:

  1. Wash the figs and cut them in rooms.
  2. Cut the cheese into small cubes.
  3. In the sticks, intercalate a piece of fig, one cheese and a dubbed ham.
  4. Serve the skewers on a tray decorated with green leaves to give a fresh touch.

5. Summer pizza with Iberian ham and fresh basil

The Combination of the Fine Base, Pesto and Iberian ham with fresh basil evokes the Mediterranean summer. An easy -sharing dish, Ideal to accompany with a glass of wine in a summer evening.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Ingredients (for 4 personas):

  • 1 fine pizza dough base
  • 4 Fresh pesto tablespoons
  • 200 G de Mozzarella fresh
  • 100 Iberian ham g
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil extra virgen

Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Extend the pesto on the basis of pizza, ensuring the entire surface.
  3. Cut the mozzarella into fine slices and place it on the base.
  4. Bake during 10-12 minutes, Until the dough is crispy and molten cheese.
  5. Remove from the oven and add the slices of Iberian ham and fresh basil leaves. Ends with a splash of olive oil to enhance the flavor.
Cooking pizza with mom. Mom and her children make delicious pizza with prosciutto and cherry tomatoes. Food concept

As you could see, There are a multitude of summer recipes that include Iberian ham, which demonstrates its great versatility in the kitchen. These gastronomic proposals are perfect to enjoy or even in the tranquility of your home, But always accompanied by the Mediterranean spirit that characterizes Barcelona.

Can you prepare these summer recipes with the Iberian ham as the protagonist!