Chicory, Fried Ham, and Pear Salad
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
- Cholesterol 16 mg(5%)
- Fat 28 g(43%)
- Fiber 4 g(17%)
- Protein 5 g(10%)
- Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
- Sodium 436 mg(18%)
- Calories 325
Preparation Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to moderate and fry ham, 2 slices at a time, turning over once, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly. Stack fried ham and chop into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces. Halve pears lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine chicory, ham, and pear slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Preparation Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to moderate and fry ham, 2 slices at a time, turning over once, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and cool slightly. Stack fried ham and chop into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces. Halve pears lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine chicory, ham, and pear slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
