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leftover Christmas ham salad with a spicy balsamic dressing
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Cassy

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