Ham and Swiss Salad with Red Currants

The sweetness of the ham is a nice complement to the tartness of the currants. I couldn't find one recipe that used fresh red currants that wasn't a jam or dessert so I made this one up.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, patted dry and chopped
• 4 ounces arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup fresh red currants
• 4 ounces honey ham, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss together the romaine, arugula, mushrooms, tomatoes, shallot, currants, Swiss cheese, and ham in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until mixed. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.