Scandinavian Ham Salad Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Cut pineapple in half lengthwise through crown. Remove fruit. leaving shells intact. Core and dice fruit.
• In large bowl, put together pineapple, ham chunks, cherry tomatoes, celery and green onions.
• In small bowl, put together all other ingredients for dressing, blending well.
• Spoon dressing over pineapple combination, tossing gently to mix.
• Pile salad into pineapple shells to serve.

SWEDISH POTATO, HAM AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients together in small bowl. Stir in dill. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• For Salad:
• If using fresh peas, steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Do not precook frozen peas. Transfer peas to bowl. Steam potatoes over boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Add to peas. Add all remaining ingredients to peas. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Toss salad with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SCANDINAVIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mushrooms, onion, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for between 30 mins to 4 hours.
• Whip cream until thick, fold in sour cream, salt and mustard. Stir this into the mushroom mixture.
• Serve.

SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, dill, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, eggs, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with red onions and additional dill if desired.

SCANDINAVIAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together pickling liquid, mustard, and sugar. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in fennel fronds. Transfer potatoes to a bowl with a slotted spoon, and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing.
• Return water to a boil; add shrimp. Remove from heat and let stand, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice-water bath until cool. Drain well. Toss lettuce and sliced fennel with 2 tablespoons dressing; arrange on a platter. Top with potatoes, shrimp, cornichons, and eggs. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.