Express labneh toasts with fresh plum, crispy ham, and lemony walnut

Name: Express labneh toasts with fresh plum, crispy ham, and lemony walnut
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 5.6 oz rustic bread slices; 4.2 oz labneh; 4.2 oz fresh red plum; 1.4 oz serrano ham; 0.9 oz walnuts; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 unit lemon; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1/8 tsp salt

A quick and original toast featuring a creamy labneh base, sliced fresh plum, freshly crisped ham, and toasted walnuts with a hint of lemon. It balances creaminess, fresh sweetness, and a salty crunchy finish in under 15 minutes.

8 minPrep

5 minCook

13 minTotal

2Servings

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 rebanadas / 160 g 160 g rustic bread slices (approx. 2 slices por porción)
120 g 120 g labneh (a temperature cold)
1 unidad mediana / 120 g 120 g fresh red plum (cut thinly sliced finas)
40 g 40 g serrano ham (en lonchas finas)
25 g 25 g walnuts (chopped groseramente)
10 ml 10 ml olive oil (divided)
1/2 unidad 1/2 unit lemon (1 tsp de zumo)
10 ml 10 ml honey (for terminar)
1 g 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g 2 g fresh thyme (solo the hojitas)
1 g 1 g salt (solo si hace falta, ajustar al final)

Nutrition facts

per serving

355 kcal

Calories

12 g

Protein

27 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

24 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyTree Nuts

Instructions

1
Toast the bread slices in a toaster or in a large skillet over medium heat with 5 ml olive oil until golden and crisp on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. If using the oven, toast them at 220 °C / 425 °F for 4-5 minutes.
2
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the serrano ham for 1-2 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a plate and let it cool slightly, then break it into pieces.
3
In the same skillet, add the walnuts and toast for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Toss them with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
4
Spread the labneh evenly over the still-warm toasts.
5
Arrange the fresh plum slices over the labneh, then add the crispy ham pieces and the lemony walnuts.
6
Finish with the honey, fresh thyme leaves, the remaining olive oil, and a small pinch of salt if needed. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For the best texture, slice the plum just before assembling so it does not release too much juice. If the bread is thick, toast it a bit longer so it holds the topping well.

Substitutions

You can swap the labneh for thick strained Greek yogurt or cream cheese. Serrano ham can be replaced with prosciutto. If you do not have plum, use a firm nectarine. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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