Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter

Thin slices of Iberico ham drape across a platter with toasted Marcona almonds, Manchego and Kalamata olives, finished with olive oil, rosemary, sea salt and pepper. Serve it with baguette slices or crackers labeled gluten-free for an elegant, savory appetizer.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Total: 30 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 30 minutes (20 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including thinly sliced iberico ham, marcona almonds, manchego cheese — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, packaged ham can contain additives, so pick Iberico ham labeled gluten-free, and check the Manchego and olives too. Serve with gluten-free baguette slices or crackers only, on a board free of regular bread crumbs.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter: This platter is naturally gluten-free, relying on high-quality cured meats, nuts, cheese, and olives. Ensure any accompanying crackers or bread are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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8 oz thinly sliced Iberico ham
1 cup Marcona almonds, lightly toasted Shop
1 cup Manchego cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted Shop
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
0.5 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bag gluten-free baguette slices or gluten-free crackers for serving Shop

Instructions

1 Begin by arranging the thinly sliced Iberico ham on a large serving platter, allowing it to drape naturally for an appealing presentation. This step should take about 5 minutes to complete.
2 Scatter the toasted Marcona almonds and bite-sized pieces of Manchego cheese around the ham, ensuring an even distribution of these savory elements. This will add delightful texture and flavor contrast. Allow about 3 minutes for this step.
3 Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the platter, distributing them amongst the ham, almonds, and cheese. Drizzle the entire platter lightly with extra virgin olive oil, which will enhance the flavors and give a subtle sheen. This step takes approximately 2 minutes.
4 Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh rosemary evenly over the platter, followed by a light dusting of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. The aroma of the rosemary will begin to meld with the other ingredients. This final seasoning step should take about 2 minutes.
5 Serve the Iberico ham platter immediately with your choice of gluten-free baguette slices or gluten-free crackers. The platter is ready to be enjoyed as is, offering a beautiful and delicious appetizer experience.

Nutrition (per serving)

288

Calories

11g

Protein

20g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

296mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Take the sliced Iberico out of the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before serving. The fat turns translucent and silky at room temperature, which is where its flavor comes through.
Toast the Marcona almonds in a dry skillet over low heat for just a few minutes, shaking often. They are already rich and tender, so they go from golden to burnt quickly.
Choose Iberico ham, crackers and baguette slices labeled gluten-free. Set the bread and crackers on a separate plate so knives used on other foods stay off them.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter?

Check thinly sliced Iberico ham, Marcona almonds, lightly toasted, Manchego cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces before they go into Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter. Packaged ham can contain additives, so pick Iberico ham labeled gluten-free, and check the Manchego and olives too. Serve with gluten-free baguette slices or crackers only, on a board free of regular bread crumbs.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Iberico Ham Platter be stored?

Take the sliced Iberico out of the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before serving. The fat turns translucent and silky at room temperature, which is where its flavor comes through.

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