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ham, fig & blue cheese salad

25 January, 2018

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Ham, fig & blue cheese salad, a fantastic combination of flavours that work beautifully together in this salad bowl, a complete meal in one.

Ham, fig & blue cheese salad has to be one of my favourite meals at this time of year. I always find a need to lighten things up once the festive period is behind us.

Our blog has been very quiet of late, due to both Michelle and I being unwell. As a result, today is the first day this year where we’ve been able to sit down and talk food! Horrifying given this is what we love to do!

I became ill with flu on Boxing Day and it lasted well into the New Year. It would be fair to say that food was the last thing on my mind, quite simply I was not hungry.

Furthermore, this also meant that the food I’d bought to enjoy was in danger of going uneaten. Like many of us, I detest waste so whilst I froze what I could, what to do with the rest?

My body craves fruit and vegetables when I’m under the weather.  Any time I’m feeling fragile, its fair to say my friends greasy offering has never appealed to me.

Instead, I would turn to bowls of fruit or vegetable laden soup. Therefore, it was with a mind to nourish my body, that I created this delicious salad.

With it being the holiday, my fridge was well stocked! Contained within: a large roast ham; a cheese board, figs, grapes and a variety of vegetables including beetroot. Perfection really in salad terms, due to these flavours all working really well together.

For salad leaves I opted for a mixed bag that contained radicchio as I wanted an element of bitterness. From the cheese board I selected the salty blue cheese, however if blue cheese isn’t your thing then substitute with another cheese. Finally, I added figs from my over flowing fruit bowl.

However, if you don’t like figs, swap it with some melon instead.

I love a good dressing as it can transform a plate of salad. I’ve deliberately kept this one simple and on the slightly sour side, there is enough sweetness in the fruit itself. The result a fresh and tasty bowl of goodness, that did make me feel better, even if only for a little while!

If you enjoy a salad that is a meal in one then try our Chicken & Asparagus Salad or our Chicken & Harissa Salad with Pomegranate.

Ham, Fig & Blue Cheese Salad

HAM, FIG & BLUE CHEESE SALAD, A FANTASTIC COMBINATION OF FLAVOURS THAT WORK BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER IN THIS SALAD BOWL, A COMPLETE MEAL IN ONE.
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 707kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Ingredients

  • 150 g roast ham (sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces)
  • 100 g blue cheese (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 figs (quartered)
  • 12 black grapes (halved)
  • 2 beetroot (roasted and quartered)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cucumber (sliced)
  • salad leaves

SALAD DRESSING

  • 4 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • pinch of caster sugar
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the salad ingredients and split between 2 salad bowls. Place the salad leaves on the base of the bowl and layer all other ingredients on top.
  • Place all the the ingredients for the salad dressing into a bowl and whisk well to combine. Test for seasoning, pour over the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

If you don't have all ingredients some simple substitutions can be made. Blue cheese can be swapped for another soft cheese. Not a fan of figs, then simply replace with melon.
Nutrition Facts
Ham, Fig & Blue Cheese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 Calories from Fat 495
% Daily Value*
Fat 55g85%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 1693mg74%
Potassium 998mg29%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1005IU20%
Vitamin C 29.5mg36%
Calcium 316mg32%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Salad
Cuisine : British
Keyword : Easy, Quick, Simple
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  1. Balvinder

    1 February, 2018 at 16:24

    I love this salad although I can’t handle the strong flavor of blue cheese. I have tried it in restaurants,..eat a few spoons then pass it on to my husband. Can you suggest any milder blue cheese?

    Reply
    • Lesley

      1 February, 2018 at 17:23

      Hi Balvinder, no problem at all. Whilst I love blue cheese my blogging buddy doesn’t like it at all. As an alternative to blue I served her Marks & Spencer “Doux de Montagne” instead. It’s a lovely mellow cheese and ideal for anyone who doesn’t like blue cheese. Lesley x

      Reply
  2. Monika Dabrowski

    1 February, 2018 at 08:33

    I love fruit in savoury dishes, your salad is bursting with flavour, and so much goodness too! thank you for bringing it to #CookBlogShare:)

    Reply
    • Lesley

      1 February, 2018 at 13:30

      You’re welcome Monika, I couldn’t agree more I love fruit in a salad, it balances out salty cheese perfectly. Lesley x

      Reply
  3. Donna

    30 January, 2018 at 13:47

    Oh this looks gorgeous! Anything for Blue Cheese! #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Lesley

      30 January, 2018 at 13:59

      Hi Donna, thank you. I agree – I love blue cheese and so quick to prepare.

      Reply

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