leftover Christmas ham salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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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!

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leftover Christmas ham salad

leftover Christmas ham salad

 

Christmas Leftover Ham Salad

By: Cassy
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
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 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.

 

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HOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more.
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  1. Chickachef says

    Chickachef —  12/28/2011 At 11:23

    Yum! This is a great addition to my holiday recipes for leftovers!

    • fedandfit says

      fedandfit —  12/28/2011 At 11:39

      I’m so glad you liked!

  2. JG says

    JG —  12/28/2011 At 14:05

    Gorgeous layout – I can almost taste it 🙂

    • fedandfit says

      fedandfit —  12/28/2011 At 15:01

      Thank you 🙂