Grilled Ham Salad with Peaches and Goat Cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 2 7 -ounce ham steaks
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives and tarragon)
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 peaches (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 5 -ounce package mesclun greens (about 8 cups)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- Preheat a grill to medium.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil.
- Add the ham steaks and grill until marked and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips; set aside.
- Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, herbs and shallot in a large bowl.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Add the peaches, mesclun, pecans and ham and gently toss.
- Season with salt and pepper and top with the goat cheese.
- Photograph by Charles Masters
pecans, extravirgin olive oil, ham steaks, sherry vinegar, honey, mustard, herbs, shallot, peaches, kosher salt, goat cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/grilled-ham-salad-with-peaches-and-goat-cheese.html (may not work)