Crispy Picnic Ham, Kale & Apple Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

A vibrant salad that balances salty, sweet and earthy flavours. Featuring our Aged Picnic Ham, crisp apples, toasted nut and tangy feta. It’s the perfect fresh and hearty dish for any season.

Ingredients

For the Salad
25g pecans
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sea salt, to taste
50g sliced Aged Picnic Ham (1 pack)
120g shredded kale
1 apple, halved & thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved & sliced
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
75g crumbled feta cheese

For the Apple Vinaigrette
70g extra virgin olive oil
60g apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Toast the nuts & crisp the ham
On the prepared tray, toss together the pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cayenne and cinnamon. Spread everything in a single layer. Lay the Aged Picnic Ham slices flat around the nuts. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the nuts are toasted and the ham is crisp. Sprinkle with sea salt and set aside to cool.

3. Build the salad
In a large bowl, combine the kale, sliced apples, avocado and pomegranate seeds.

4. Make the vinaigrette
In a jar with a lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake well until emulsified, then taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Serve
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with toasted nuts, crispy Aged Picnic Ham and crumbled feta. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect mix of crunch, salt and sweetness.

Photo & recipe compliments of Charlie Wiskin at Charlie Loves To Bake