Wilted Greens Salad with Squash, Apples, and Country Ham

Wilted Greens Salad with Squash, Apples, and Country Ham
Wilted Greens Salad with Squash, Apples, and Country Ham
This dish flips conventional Southern cookery on its head. Rather than cooking greens nito submission, theyÂ’re quickly brined to soften their texture and mellow their bitterness, then married with the sweet, salty, and creamy elements of a composed salad.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Salad Appetizer Side Roast Southern Apple Ham Squash Winter Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • Carbohydrate 40 g(13%)
  • Cholesterol 20 mg(7%)
  • Fat 20 g(31%)
  • Fiber 9 g(35%)
  • Protein 12 g(25%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
  • Sodium 1197 mg(50%)
  • Calories 374

Preparation Gently rub greens with 2 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let stand, checking often, until the greens begin to release water and soften, about 15 minutes. Rinse in two changes of cold water. Squeeze greens dry and pat with a kitchen towel; transfer to a clean bowl. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil on prepared sheet; season with salt. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add ham and cook until crisp, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add squash, apple, shallot, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to greens. Toss to combine; season to taste with salt. Divide evenly among plates. Drizzle with buttermilk. Arrange fried ham over. Season with cracked pepper.

Preparation Gently rub greens with 2 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let stand, checking often, until the greens begin to release water and soften, about 15 minutes. Rinse in two changes of cold water. Squeeze greens dry and pat with a kitchen towel; transfer to a clean bowl. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil on prepared sheet; season with salt. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add ham and cook until crisp, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add squash, apple, shallot, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to greens. Toss to combine; season to taste with salt. Divide evenly among plates. Drizzle with buttermilk. Arrange fried ham over. Season with cracked pepper.