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Have more leftover Christmas ham than you know what to do with? Tired of ham sandwiches for lunch and dinner? Here’s an incredibly easy and delicious alternative for your holiday leftover.
I carefully trim the ham of all fat then pan sear until slightly crispy. I sprinkle the ham over a bed of fresh spinach and pear.
The salad is topped with a simple dressing of spicy mustard and balsamic vinegar. The spicy and sweet dressing brings the whole dish together and will have you craving more.
This year, enjoy the leftover flavors of Christmas without any palate boredom!
Ingredients
leftover Christmas ham salad:
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped green pear approx. 1/2 a pear
spicy balsamic dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon spicy mustard I used horseradish brown for this one
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim your ham pieces of all extra fat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the ham in a medium sized skillet over medium/high heat. Sear all sides of the ham until they turn slightly brown.
- Chop the pear into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the pear, spinach, and ham together in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, and pepper together.
- Pour over salad, toss, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Leftover Ham Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
904
mg
39
%
Potassium
848
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
8470
IU
169
%
Vitamin C
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
126
mg
13
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Chickachef says
Yum! This is a great addition to my holiday recipes for leftovers!
fedandfit says
I’m so glad you liked!
JG says
Gorgeous layout – I can almost taste it 🙂
fedandfit says
Thank you 🙂