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Festive Asian Style Ham and Rice Salad

This Asian ham and rice salad with persimmon and pomegranate makes a great side dish for festive table on holidays. It's easy and delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Asian , Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Hatfield's uncured ham cubed
  • 2 cup Steamed rice
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 persimmon peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 pomegranate seeded
  • 1 red chili seeded and minced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon roasted sunflower seeds
For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoon pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. To make dressing, whisk all the dressing ingredients in a jar.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ham, rice, green onion, fruits, and red chili (if using). Drizzle with dressing and toss together. Sprinkle with toasted pecans or sunflower seeds on top. Serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours.