Autumn Apple, Ham, and Goat Cheese Salad

From: National Pork Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 min.

Sides & Desserts

Wine Pairings

In this salad, smoky ham and sweet apples are highlighted by goat cheese and walnuts.

Ingredients

6 oz cooked boneless ham, cut into match-stick size strips
3 5 oz bags spring mix salad greens
3 gala apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds, or dried cranberries
package glazed walnuts, or 1 1/2 cups toasted walnut pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, halved and separated into pieces
2/3-3/4 cup bottled champagne, or balsamic vinaigrette
1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Combine salad greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and onion in very large salad bowl. Pour vinaigrette over mixture; gently toss until lightly coated.
Spoon salad mixture onto individual salad plates. Top with ham; sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Nutrition Facts

Calories 290

Calories from Fat 172 (59%)

(31%)Total Fat 20g

(18%)Saturated Fat 4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 12g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

(8%)Cholesterol 24mg

(2%)Sodium 56mg

(12%)Potassium 429mg

Total Carbohydrate 18g

(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 11g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(26%)Protein 13g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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