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PINEAPPLE HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Cut pineapple in half lengthwise through crown. Remove fruit. leaving shells intact. Core and dice fruit.
• In large bowl, combine pineapple, ham chunks, cherry tomatoes, celery and green onions.
• In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients for dressing, blending well.
• Spoon dressing over pineapple combination, tossing gently to mix.
• Pile salad into pineapple shells to serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

HAM SALAD PINEAPPLE BOATS

Steps:

• Stand pineapple upright and cut in half, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit, leaving a 1-in. shell. Chop fruit; set aside 1 cup for salad and refrigerate the remaining fruit for another use., In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in the ham, celery, green pepper and reserved pineapple. Spoon into pineapple halves.

FRIED RICE PINEAPPLE BOAT

Steps:

• Halve the pineapple lengthwise, right through the crown, keeping it attached. Put both halves cut-side up in front of you. On one of the halves, use a small sharp knife to cut into and around the perimeter of the fruit about 1/4 inch in from the peel. Locate the core in the center: cut it out on an angle on either side (it will look like a long V) and discard. Cut the remaining pineapple into a grid of small squares. Use a spoon to scoop the pieces out, leaving the pineapple empty. Chop any large pieces a little smaller and set aside in a bowl. Repeat with the other pineapple half, but reserve the pieces of fruit for another use.
• Whisk together the eggs and a small pinch of salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the eggs into the skillet and let them run freely until they cover most of the bottom. Cook, undisturbed, until the top is set and no longer runny, 4 to 5 minutes. Roll up into a cylinder and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into thin spiral slices.
• Return the skillet to high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Once the oil just begins to smoke, add the ham, sugar, garlic, ginger, scallion whites and 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the ham is browned, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, pepper and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapple pieces, cooked egg, most of the peanuts and scallion greens, the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and salt to taste.
• Fill each pineapple half with the fried rice. Sprinkle with the remaining peanuts and scallion greens.

MACARONI, PINEAPPLE, AND HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
• Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

FRUIT SALAD IN A PINEAPPLE BOAT

Steps:

• Stand pineapple upright; vertically cut about a third from one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the large section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell.
• Chop fruit; place in a large bowl. Add the cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries and lime juice; toss to coat. Place in pineapple shell.
• In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with fruit.

HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add ham and brown sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Set aside and let cool.
• Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together in a small bowl. Combine pineapple, grapes, Cheddar cheese, and pineapple juice in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture, ham mixture, and pasta. Mix well before every serving.

HAM SALAD FRUIT BOATS

Steps:

• Cut pineapple in half lengthwise.
• Remove hard core.
• Cut around edge of fruit, leaving a rim about 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut loosened fruit crosswise; remove and dice.
• Combine 1 cup of the diced pineapple with ham, celery, and green pepper.
• Blend mayonnaise and mustard; add to ham mixture.
• Toss to coat ingredients.
• Spoon into pineapple boats.
• (The leftover fresh pineapple is delicious mixed with cottage cheese for another meal).

HAM SALAD PINEAPPLE BOATS

Steps:

• Stand pineapple upright and cut in half, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit, leaving a 1-in. shell. Dice fruit; set aside 1 cup for salad and refrigerate the remaining fruit for another use.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in the ham, celery, green pepper and reserved pineapple. Spoon into pineapple halves.