Autumn Apple, Ham, and Goat Cheese Salad

Related recipes: Main Dishes, Salads, Dairy-Free Diet, Egg-Free Diet, Low-Calorie Diet, Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Autumn Apple, Ham, and Goat Cheese Salad: Main Image
From: National Pork Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 min.

Sides & Desserts

  1. Delicious Side Dishes
  2. Quick & Easy Recipes

Wine Pairings

  1. Riesling
  2. Pinot Noir
In this salad, smoky ham and sweet apples are highlighted by goat cheese and walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cooked boneless ham, cut into match-stick size strips
  • 3 5 oz bags spring mix salad greens
  • 3 gala apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds, or dried cranberries
  • package glazed walnuts, or 1 1/2 cups toasted walnut pieces
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, halved and separated into pieces
  • 2/3-3/4 cup bottled champagne, or balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

  • Combine salad greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and onion in very large salad bowl. Pour vinaigrette over mixture; gently toss until lightly coated.
  • Spoon salad mixture onto individual salad plates. Top with ham; sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Nutrition Facts

Calories 290
  Calories from Fat 172 (59%)
(31%)Total Fat 20g
(18%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(8%)Cholesterol 24mg
(2%)Sodium 56mg
(12%)Potassium 429mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 11g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(26%)Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

Copyright © 2012 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com

Read our healthy recipe definitions.

Learn more about Aisle7, the company.

Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.

Monthly Health Focus
Monthly Health Focus ImageGive Your Kids the Calcium They Need for Strong Bones 
Quick Links
Featured Tool imageSafety Checker buttonCheck drug & nutrient interactions
Featured Tool imageRecipe Finder buttonDiscover Delicious Recipes