Chopped Salad with Ham and Goat Cheese
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TOTAL PREP TIME
15 minutes
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DIFFICULTY
Medium
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces ham thinly sliced, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice OR curry powder
- 1/2 cup pecan halved
- 1/4 cup oil and vinegar dressing OR Italian salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 10-oz package Mediterranean-style mixed salad greens OR Italian-style, torn
- 1/2 small cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup pea pods fresh, halved crosswise
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 ounces goat cheese semi-soft OR feta cheese, crumbled
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 216 calories
- Protein: 12 grams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Sodium: 784 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
Cooking Directions
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in five-spice powder. Add pecans; cook and stir until nuts are toasted. Set aside. Combine salad dressing and sherry in a screw-top jar. Set aside.
Combine salad greens, ham, cucumber, pea pods, tomatoes and toasted pecans in a large salad bowl. Shake salad dressing mixture to combine; pour over greens mixture. Toss until coated. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese.
Serves 6
