Ham and Bean Salad

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for ham and bean salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups of ham, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup of celery, diced
• 1 cup of mini Mozzarella balls or diced Mozzarella
• 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups of arugula, chopped and washed
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Combine the black beans, diced ham, diced red peppers, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced celery and Mozzarella in a large mixing bowl.

Pour in the dressing and mix well.

Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Place some chopped romaine onto a platter and top with the ham salad. Garnish with the grated Parmesan.

This recipe makes 6 to 8 portions.