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Delicious Pan con Tomate y Jamón Serrano featuring toasted bread and ripe tomatoes.

Pan Con Tomate y Jamón Serrano

A classic Spanish snack featuring crusty bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, and thinly sliced Jamón Serrano.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast
  • 2 slices Good crusty bread (baguette, ciabatta, or rustic loaf) Preferably toasted until golden with a little crunch.
  • 1 clove Garlic Optional for rubbing on the toast.
For the Topping
  • 1 large Ripe tomato The softer, the better for rubbing.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil Essential for flavor; do not skip.
  • to taste Flaky salt or regular sea salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 4 slices Jamón Serrano Thinly sliced.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the bread until golden with a little crunch.
  2. Optional: Rub a garlic clove on the warm toast.
  3. Cut a tomato in half and rub it over the toast, holding it over a plate to catch the juices.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
  5. Sprinkle salt to taste.
  6. Lay slices of Jamón Serrano on top right before serving.
  7. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

Pan con Tomate y Jamón Serrano is best enjoyed fresh and can be paired with a green salad or olives for a complete meal. It’s also great for brunch with coffee and fruit.