Ham & Tomato Salad

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quantities for different serving sizes

A very flexible recipe, feel free to halve, double or triple.

prepare ahead?

Will keep in the fridge for a day or so, although the tomato will start to lose its flavour and may develop a floury texture if stored for more than a day or so.

variations for dietary requirements & fun

vegetarian – replace ham with 2 – 3 hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise.

vegan – replace the ham with an avocado or a couple of handfuls of almonds or brazil nuts

smoky – replace chilli with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

troubleshooting guide

too bland – Season with salt & pepper and more vinegar.

too dry – Toss in some more olive oil.

serving suggestions

Great on its own.

For a warm salad you could pan fry some leg ham and toss the hot ham into the salad.

leftover potential

OK but the tomato will lose flavour stored in the fridge.

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ham & tomato salad recipe
serves 2

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pinch chilli flakes, optional
1 can red kidney beans (400g / 14oz), drained
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
200g (1/2lb) ham, torn or finely sliced
1. Combine vinegar and chilli with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Season.
2. Toss in the drained beans.
3. Add the tomato and ham and toss to combine.