Ham, cheese & pear salad

Indulge in the delightful flavors of ham, creamy cheese, and sweet juicy pears in this savory salad bursting with culinary delights.

Ingredients:

• 100g couscous
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 80g baby spinach
• 60g rocket
• 2 small pears, cored, quartered and finely sliced
• 50g ricotta
• 1⁄2 small bunch of chives, finely sliced
• 1 lemon, zested
• 4 thin slices of ham, shredded

Instructions:

1. Place the couscous in a bowl that can withstand heat and add 140ml of boiling water. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 4 minutes. In the meantime, combine olive oil, mustard, vinegar, and honey in a separate bowl. Keep it aside.
2. Mix the dressing with spinach, arugula, and pears. Fluff up the couscous using a fork, then gently incorporate it into the salad while it's still warm (this will cause the greens to slightly wilt). Split the salad between two plates.
3. Stir together ricotta, 2 tbsp of water, most of the chives, and lemon zest. Spoon the ricotta mixture over the salad, along with ham and the rest of the chives. Optionally, add a sprinkle of black pepper.

Summary:

• Calories: 1043 kcal
• Fat: 40 g
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 148 g
• Potassium: 1615 mg
• Magnesium: 195 mg