Tangy Ham & Mandarin Orange Romaine Salad - Maple Leaf Healthcare & Hospitality

Yield

25 servings

Portion Size

250 ml/1 cup

Ingredients

	Metric	Imperial
Toupie Ham, Smoked (cut into 1 cm strips)	1.625 kg	3.6 lbs
Romaine Lettuce	2.125 kg	4.7 lbs
Celery, fresh, diced	375 ml	1 1/2 cups
Green/Spring Onions, fresh, chopped	375 ml	1 1/2 cups
Mandarin Oranges, drained	2.25 L	80 oz
Mayonnaise	500 ml	2 cups
Milk, 2%	175 ml	3/4 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar	80 ml	1/3 cup
Garlic, fresh, minced	80 ml	1/3 cup
Black Ground Pepper	10 ml	2 tsp

Slice ham into 1.0 cm strips; set aside. Hold at 40'F/4'C until service.
Prepare vegetables for salad. Wash romaine salad and tear into 2" pieces. Dice celery and also chop fresh green/spring onions. Set aside. Drain mandarin oranges and discard juice.
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ground pepper. Cover and place in refrigerator; hold at 40'F/4'C until service. Alternatively can use prepared Poppy Seed Salad dressing.
In a large bowl, prepare salad by combining mandarin oranges, celery, and green onions. Serve on romaine lettuce, tossing before if desired.
At point of service, place 250 mls of salad mixture onto plate. Place 65 grams of sliced ham on top of salad. Ladle 1 oz/30 mls of salad dressing over salad or portion into a side portion cup.

Serve with a warm Cheese Tea Biscuit or Garlic Bread with Cheese (sides not included in the nutritional information)