Bobby Flay's Kentucky Ham Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 lb baby arugula
• 5 fresh figs, preferably black mission, quartered
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 lb country ham, sliced
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 slces country bread, grilled (1/2-inch thick)
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil

Recipe

• 1 prepare the molasses-mustard dressing. combine all ingredients except the canola oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. slowly whisk in the canola oil until completely blended.
• 2 put the arugula and figs in a large bowl. add half of the dressing with the salt and pepper and toss gently.
• 3 divide the greens and figs among four large plates. place a slice or two of ham on each plate. drizzle with dressing and garnish with pecans and green onions.
• 4 top bread with ricotta and serve with salad.