Chicory, Fried Ham, And Pear Salad

Serves: 5

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

59

Sweetness

51

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Mayonnaise

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth

2

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking

3

Reduce heat to moderate and fry ham, 2 slices at a time, turning over once, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes

4

Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly

5

Stack fried ham and chop into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces

6

Halve pears lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

7

Combine chicory, ham, and pear slices in a large bowl

8

Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat

9

Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth

10

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking

11

Reduce heat to moderate and fry ham, 2 slices at a time, turning over once, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes

12

Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly

13

Stack fried ham and chop into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces

14

Halve pears lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

15

Combine chicory, ham, and pear slices in a large bowl

16

Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat