Rachael's note: Serrano ham is similar to prosciutto and available at deli counter or in pre-sliced packages near the deli. If you can't find it, go for the prosciutto. Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Manchego is the most commonly found Spanish import cheese in markets today. Look for it with the imported cheeses offered in your market. Look for giardiniera (hot veggies salad) at the salad bar station in your market or, in jars on international foods aisle.

Ingredients

• 8 slices crusty bread from a good-sized loaf, 1/2-inch thick, at least 5 inches across and 3 inches wide
• 1/3 pound thinly slices serrano ham
• 1/3 to 1/2 pound manchego, thinly sliced with sharp knife or cheese plane
• 1 cup hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained,
• 1/2 cup sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish
• 2 cups mixed good quality olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

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