Mouthwatering Tomato and Ham Salad
Looking for an ideal fresh salad to feed a crowd? This summer favorite only takes a few minutes to prepare and is sure to draw rave reviews.
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
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7 cups of Smithfield Ham (any ham will work except Smithfield Country Ham, which is too salty), cut into 1O strips
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2 large red Beefsteak tomatoes
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2 large yellow Beefsteak tomatoes
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2 plum tomatoes
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1 pint of grape tomatoes
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1 pint of cherry tomatoes
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1 cup Vidalia onions, cut into 10 strips
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 T. balsamic vinegar
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1 T. fresh thyme
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2 t. salt
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1 t. fresh ground black pepper
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3 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese (optional)
Steps
Wash and dry all tomatoes. Next, cut beefsteaks and plum tomatoes into a medium dice; place in large mixing bowl. Cut cherry and grape tomatoes in half and add to bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Carlton Christian
