Smoked ham and walnut salad

Indulge in the smoky perfection of ham combined with the nutty crunch of walnuts in this delightful salad masterpiece. An explosion of flavors awaits!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons dried currants
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 6 cups packed frisée (about 170g)
• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 450g thickly sliced smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick, then cut into matchsticks 1/3 inch thick

Instructions:

1. Heat up the oven to 350°. Place the walnuts on a pie plate and bake for 7 minutes, or until they turn slightly brown. Allow them to cool down, then roughly chop them.
2. Place the currants in a small heatproof bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them sit for about 10 minutes until they soften; then, drain the water.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cream, mustard, Pernod, vinegar, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
4. In a big bowl, mix the frisée with the onion and softened currants. Add 1/4 cup of the prepared dressing and mix well. Move the salad to a serving dish. Place the ham in the same bowl, mix gently with the remaining dressing, and spread it over the salad. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 1399 kcal
• Fat: 79 g
• Protein: 99 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Potassium: 2125 mg
• Magnesium: 227 mg