Country Crunch Salad Recipe
crispy country ham, tillamook cheddar, napa cabbage, kale, iceberg, cauliflower, spiced pecans, charred peach vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Vinaigrette
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the napa cabbage, kale, and iceberg lettuce. Break the cauliflower into small florets.
- 2
Mix the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the chopped napa cabbage, kale, iceberg lettuce, and cauliflower. Toss gently to mix.
Prepare the Toppings
- 3
Prepare the Country Ham
Crisp the country ham in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy. Let it cool and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Grate the Cheddar Cheese
Grate the Tillamook cheddar cheese using a cheese grater.
- 5
Make the Vinaigrette
- 6
Blend the Vinaigrette Ingredients
In a blender, combine the peaches, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance flavors.
Assemble the Salad
- 8
Combine Everything
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad base and toss until well-coated. Add the crispy country ham, grated cheddar, and spiced pecans on top.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while the ham is still crispy, and enjoy your Country Crunch Salad!
