Smoked Ham and Walnut Salad

• FAST
• HEALTHY

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup walnuts
2. 2 tablespoons dried currants
3. 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
4. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5. 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod
6. 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
7. 1 large garlic clove, minced
8. Salt and freshly ground pepper
9. 6 cups packed frisée (about 6 ounces)
10. 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
11. 1 pound thickly sliced smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick, then cut into matchsticks 1/3 inch thick

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Toast the walnuts on a pie plate for 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool and coarsely chop.
2. In a small heatproof bowl, soak the currants in hot water until softened, about 10 minutes; drain.
3. In another small bowl, whisk the cream with the mustard, Pernod, vinegar and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the frisée with the onion and currants. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the salad to a platter. Put the ham in the same bowl, toss gently with the remaining dressing and arrange over the salad. Sprinkle the walnuts over the top and serve.