Bobby Flay's Kentucky Ham Salad

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"This salad was created by Bobby Flay who sees it as a fall salad. I think it would be terrific as a summer salad, too though you may have to substitute for the fresh figs. The combination of ingredients look outstanding and somewhat Mediterranean. Recipe appeared in People magazine."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb baby arugula
• 5 fresh figs, preferably Black Mission, quartered
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1⁄4 lb country ham, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 slces country bread, grilled (1/2-inch thick)
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese

• Molasses-Mustard Dressing

• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil

directions

1. Prepare the Molasses-Mustard Dressing. Combine all ingredients except the canola oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until completely blended.
2. Put the arugula and figs in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing with the salt and pepper and toss gently.
3. Divide the greens and figs among four large plates. Place a slice or two of ham on each plate. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with pecans and green onions.
4. Top bread with ricotta and serve with salad.

Reviews

[rosslare]

Absolutely delicious salad with arugula, ham, figs, pecans, ricotta and molasses Dijon dressing, which is spot on!