Fried Ham, Cherry and Bread Salad

Fried Ham, Cherry and Bread Salad
The perfect Boxing day breakfast, full of protein and Christmas flavours.

Make the most of your Christmas leftovers with this Fried Ham, Cherry and Bread Salad topped with Parsley Dressing.

Fried Ham, Cherry and Bread Salad Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp olive oil, extra for brushing
500g ham steaks
12 slices baguette
1 radicchio, cut into wedges
4 eggs
200g cherries, pitted and torn
⅓ cup parsley leaves

Parsley Dressing

1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Method:

Preheat oven to 180°C.

For parsley dressing, whisk all ingredients together; set aside.

Whisk marmalade, 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of water together until smooth in a large bowl. Add ham; toss to coat.

Brush bread with oil and bake for 20 minutes or until crisp.

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Combine remaining oil with radicchio; season. Cook for 1-2 minutes each side; set aside. Cook ham 2 minutes each side; set aside.

Boil eggs for 6 minutes; run under cold water. Peel.

Arrange radicchio, ham, bread, cherries, eggs and parsley on a platter. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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