Ham And Cheese Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. baked ham, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3 x 1/4-inch sticks
1 1/2 lb. Gruyere cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3 x 1/4-inch sticks
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine ham and cheese with the green onions and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
Gradually whisk in the olive oil in a thin stream.
Pour the dressing over the ham and cheese and toss well.
Cover and refrigerate.
Serve at room temperature.
Makes 8 (4 cup) servings.