Warm Spinach and Ham Salad

Try this winning salad when you have leftover cooked sweet potato or yam.

Ingredients

3 ounces cooked smoked ham

2 tbsp plus 2 tsp apple juice (no sugar added)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Dijon-style mustard

3 cups spinach leaves, trimmed, thoroughly washed, drained, and torn into bite-size pieces

3 ounces diced cooked sweet potato or yam

1 ounce Swiss cheese, shredded

Method

• On microwavable plate arrange ham and microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute, until header through; dice and set aside.

• In microwavable cup or small bowl combine apple juice, vinegar, oil, and mustard and microwave on High for 1 minute, until heated through.

• To serve, in serving bowl combine spinach, potato, and ham and toss to combine.

• Pour vinegar mixture over salad and toss to coat.

• Sprinkle with cheese.

• MAKES 2 SERVINGS.

Note:

• Cooking a potato in its skin retains the nutrients; if need be, the skin can easily be removed after cooking.

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