Spinach, Pear, and Smoked Ham Salad by Nancy T. Maar

This salad is naturally just a bit sweet but not overpowering, and the mayonnaise-lemon juice combo is delicious.

Yields 4 servings; serving size 1 cup

Calories: 305.67

Protein: 7.09 grams

Carbohydrates: 18.10 grams

Sugar: 11.74 grams

Fat: 23.94 grams

2 cups baby spinach

2 pears, unpeeled, cored, and diced

¼ pound smoked ham, shredded

½ cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 238)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup toasted pecan pieces for garnish (optional)

Arrange the spinach on four plates. Sprinkle the diced pears over the spinach and add the ham.
Mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice together and drizzle over the salad. Garnish with toasted pecan pieces.