Baby Arugula with Country Ham, Goat Cheese, Dried C

Name: Baby Arugula with Country Ham, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries, and Walnut Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 ounces fully-cooked, thinly-sliced, boneless country ham; 3/4 cup walnut pieces; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1/2 cup walnut oil; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 8 cups fresh baby arugula, picked through and washed; 1/3 cup dried cherries; 2 to 4 ounces fresh goat cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the ham slices and cook until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4
Remove from the skillet and julienne.
5
Set aside.
6
Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and place in a medium, mixing bowl.
8
Add the vinegar, honey and shallots to the warm nuts.
9
Allow mixture to sit for 1 minute.
10
Slowly whisk in the oil.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
In a large mixing bowl, toss the greens with the cherries and the desired amount of the dressing.
13
Mound the greens in the center of each plate.
14
Arrange the crispy ham around the greens and crumble the cheese on top of the greens.
15
Garnish the salad with cracked pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 ounces fully-cooked, thinly-sliced, boneless country ham, 3/4 cup walnut pieces, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Baby Arugula with Country Ham, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries, and Walnut Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baby Arugula with Country Ham, Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries, and Walnut Vinaigrette

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