Frizzled Ham and Fig Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ounce cheddar cheese shaved reduced-fat
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1 cup calimyrna figs dried chopped 6
• 5 ounces ham cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 8 cups salad greens mixed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds toasted

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
2. Add ham to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Remove from heat; set aside.
4. Combine vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
5. Add ham, greens, figs, and almonds to bowl; toss well. Arrange 1 cup salad on each of 8 plates; top each serving with about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese.