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Apple, Smoked Ham and Watercress Salad with Sherry Red Onion Vinaigrette

Name: Apple, Smoked Ham and Watercress Salad with Sherry Red Onion Vinaigrette
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; fine sea salt; 1/4 medium red onion, chopped; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups watercress leaves; 4 cups torn red leaf lettuce; 2 Braeburn apples (about 3/4 pound), cored and thinly sliced; 8 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Serves 4

Time 15 min

Sweet, crisp apples combine with spicy watercress and smoky ham in this elegant salad. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread.

Special Diets:

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Wheat-Free

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
fine sea salt
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups watercress leaves
4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
2 Braeburn apples (about 3/4 pound), cored and thinly sliced
8 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Method

In a blender, combine vinegar, thyme, garlic, honey, mustard, black pepper, salt and onion; process until smooth.

Then, with blender running, pour olive oil in a thin stream into blender and process until smooth and slightly thickened.

In a large bowl, combine watercress, lettuce and sliced apples.

Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

To serve, divide salad among serving plates.

Top with ham and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 410 calories (270 from fat), 30g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 19g protein.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
fine sea salt
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups watercress leaves
4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
2 Braeburn apples (about 3/4 pound), cored and thinly sliced
8 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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