Christmas Ham Left-Overs Salad

Perfect for picnics and lazy post Christmas lunches, this tasty salad is a clever way to use up leftover ham.

What you will need:

• 250g of brown rice, white rice, couscous, barley (your choice of grain really)
• 250g green beans, trimmed, 
cut into 2cm pieces
• 750g leftover Christmas Ham, chopped 

• 200g baby tomatoes, 
halved
• 120g smooth feta, crumbled
• 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup firmly packed 
parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 5 tsp breakfast marmalade
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

Method:

1. Cook your grain of choice as per packet instructions, set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, place the beans in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain, then refresh under cold running water.
3. For the marmalade dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season. Whisk to combine.
4. Place the cooked grains, beans, chopped ham, tomato, feta, mint, parsley and chives in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with half the marmalade dressing. Toss to combine. Serve drizzled with the remaining dressing

Image and recipe inspiration by Taste.