Ham and Mandarin Salad

A cool and attractive salad for a hot summer night.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  clove garlic, halved
• 2  cups cooked ham, cut in small cubes
• 1  cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped walnuts
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons  light cream
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
•  chopped of fresh mint (to garnish)

Directions

1. Rub salad bowl with cut side of garlic pieces.
2. Combine ham, celery, green onion, walnuts and orange segments, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour until chilled.
3. Before serving, mix the mayonaisse, black pepper, cream and vinegar until smooth.
4. Pour over ham mixture and toss until well coated.
5. Garnish with fresh mint.