This salad leans into contrast instead of restraint.
Warm, savory meatballs and crisp ham meet fresh spinach for a dish that feels layered and intentional.
Difficulty
Medium
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Servings
2–3
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, egg, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, breadcrumbs, and black pepper until just combined.
- Shape small meatballs and set them aside.
- Cook meatballs in neutral oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Place ham slices in a dry pan and cook until crisp, then break into rough pieces.
- Whisk sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Put spinach in a large bowl and lightly coat it with the dressing.
- Add warm meatballs and toss gently.
- Finish with crispy ham and sesame seeds just before serving.
Typical mistakes
- Overmixing the meat — it makes the meatballs dense.
- Dressing the spinach too early — it wilts fast.
- Adding ham while hot oil is still dripping — it softens instead of staying crisp.
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