 Chopped Salad with Ham and Goat Cheese8 ounces thinly sliced ham, cut into bite-size strips 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder or curry powder 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/4 cup bottled oil and vinegar salad dressing or Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 (10-oz.) package Mediterranean-style or Italian-style torn, mixed salad greens 1/2 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 cup fresh pea pods, halved crosswise 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ounces semi-soft goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in five-spice powder. Add pecans; cook and stir until nuts are toasted. Set aside. Combine salad dressing and sherry in a screw-top jar. Set aside. Combine salad greens, ham, cucumber, pea pods, tomatoes and toasted pecans in a large salad bowl. Shake salad dressing mixture to combine; pour over greens mixture. Toss until coated. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Servings: 6 Source: National Pork Board
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