Best And Delectable Ham, Pear And Parmesan Salad Recipe

Shake up your weekday lunch with this healthy and Ham, Pear and Parmesan Salad.

Ham, pear and Parmesan salad is a classic combination of flavours that will have your family asking for seconds. This delectable dish comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. Start by lightly seasoning the ham slices before frying them over medium heat; once they are golden brown and crispy, set them aside to cool.

Peel and dice two pears into medium-sized cubes then toss in a bowl with 3 tablespoons of freshly-shaved Parmesan cheese and 4 teaspoons of white wine vinegar. Add the crisp ham to the bowl, season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until its all evenly distributed.

Serve chilled or at room temperature for an easy but delicious delight that’s sure to be a hit at your next meal!

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Definitely a ham lover’s delight.

Best And Delectable Ham, Pear And Parmesan Salad Recipe

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Course: AppetizersCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

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Prep time

10

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Calories

220

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Total time

10

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A fresh salad with ham, sweet pears, and shaved Parmesan. Elegant, balanced, and perfect as a light meal or side.

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Ingredients

• 8 thick slices of ham

• 1 bag Rocket (50g)-trimmed

• 1 bag baby spinach

• 1/2 number Parmesan-shaved

• 1/3 cup Walnuts

• 2 tbsp Chives-fresh, chopped

• 1 Pear

• Dressing

• 4 tbsp Olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 pepper and salt-to taste

Directions

• Peel, quarter and core the pears. Cut each quarter lengthways into four slices then set aside.
• In a small bowl, place the olive oil and vinegar, then add some salt and pepper. Whisk lightly. Set the dressing aside.
• In a separate bowl, place the rocket and spinach, chives, walnut, parmesan, and sliced pears into the bowl. Season lightly with salt and black pepper then mix and toss gently.
• Drizzle the dressing, over the salad and add some parmesan on top.
• Serve with the thick ham steaks.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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