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!
Christmas Leftover Ham Salad
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.
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
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8470IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg
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Gorgeous layout – I can almost taste it 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Yum! This is a great addition to my holiday recipes for leftovers!
I’m so glad you liked!