Vineyard Spam Salad

This unique Vineyard SPAM Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect for potlucks or casual weeknight dinners. Crispy, pan-seared cubes of SPAM provide a savory, salty backbone, while sweet seedless grapes and crisp snap peas add refreshing crunch and natural sweetness. The dressing, made with mayonnaise, zesty lime juice, and dry mustard, ties everything together with a tangy, creamy coating. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic dish with a fresh twist, ideal for serving chilled as a side or a light main course. Prepare it ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator.

Cooking Method: Sautéing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 215.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This unique Vineyard SPAM Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect for potlucks or casual weeknight dinners. Crispy, pan-seared cubes of SPAM provide a savory, salty backbone, while sweet seedless grapes and crisp snap peas add refreshing crunch and natural sweetness. The dressing, made with mayonnaise, zesty lime juice, and dry mustard, ties everything together with a tangy, creamy coating. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic dish with a fresh twist, ideal for serving chilled as a side or a light main course. Prepare it ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

1 can SPAM Luncheon Meat, cubed
2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups seedless grapes
1 cup snap peas, cut in half
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
2
Add the cubed SPAM to the skillet and sautÃÂ© for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until browned and crispy.
3
Remove the skillet from heat and set the cooked SPAM aside to cool slightly.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and dry mustard until smooth.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the seedless grapes, halved snap peas, sliced red onion, and cooled SPAM.
6
Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
8
Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.0g19%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 62.0mg21%
Sodium 542.0mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 18.0g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best texture, ensure the SPAM is well-browned before adding to the salad to provide a contrast to the soft grapes.

This salad tastes even better if allowed to chill for up to 4 hours, giving the lime and mustard flavors time to penetrate the ingredients.

Substitute snap peas with sugar snap peas or green beans (blanched and cooled) for a different crunch.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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