Mediterranean Ham And Wisconsin Cheese Salad
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) dainty-diced ham or ham steak cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in halves 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and cut in halves 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Wisconsin Aged Provolone Cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup (1 ounce) Wisconsin Parmesan or Asiago Cheese, shredded or cut into thin shavings 1/2 cup garlic-herb vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded (optional)
Cooking Directions:
Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Serving Suggestion: Serve salad in individual hollowed-out bread bowls or over red or green leaf lettuce.
Mild when young becoming sharp, buttery and nutty when aged. Similar to blend of aged Cheddar and Parmesan flavors. Texture changes from elastic and firm to hard and granular with age.
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