Fruit and Ham Salad over Baby Spinach

Submitted by *Parsley*

"A light refreshing salad with a tangy dressing."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup light olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, RESERVE 3 tbsp of the juice
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 6 ounces Baby Spinach
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp of pineapple juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and tarragon; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, ham, scallions, and dried cranberries.
3. Line salad plates with salad greens. Divide the mixture over each plate of greens. Drizzle with the dressing.
4. Sprinkle with optional sliced almonds if desired.