Recipe: Autumn Apple, Ham and Goat Cheese Salad

AUTUMN APPLE, HAM AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

6 ounces cooked boneless ham, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 bags (5-oz each) spring mix salad greens
3 Gala apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds (OR dried cranberries)
1 (7-oz) package glazed walnuts (OR 1 1/2 cups toasted walnut pieces)
1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced, halved and separated into pieces
2/3 to 3/4 cup bottled champagne (OR balsamic vinaigrette)
1/3 cup goat cheese crumbles

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.

Serving Suggestions:
Smoky ham and sweet apples are highlighted in this salad by goat cheese and walnuts.

Makes 8 to12 side dish salads
Source: National Pork Board