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Ham Arugula Salad

Delicious Ham Arugula Salad with Crispy Flavor Boosts

This Ham Arugula Salad offers a delightful mix of crispy Bayonne ham, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese for a satisfying and nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Arugula Substitute with spinach for milder taste.
  • 1 medium Apple Crisp and sweet; substitute with pears if desired.
  • 4 slices Bayonne Ham Crispy; substitute with prosciutto or bacon if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Crumble on top; feta or blue cheese can be used.
  • 1/4 medium Purple Onion Thinly sliced; can replace with shallots or omit.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice if necessary.
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Use avocado oil for a different flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup or agave can be used as alternatives.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Cook sliced Bayonne Ham in the skillet for 3-5 minutes until golden-brown and crispy.
  3. Layer fresh arugula in a large mixing bowl, then arrange apple slices and purple onion on top.
  4. Crumble goat cheese over the salad base.
  5. Chop the cooled Bayonne Ham and add it to the salad mix.
  6. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a jar, seal, and shake well.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing separate to maintain freshness. Prepped ingredients can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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