Smoky Ham & Corn Salad

Fifteen minutes. That’s all that stands between you and a salad that actually makes you excited to eat salad.

Frisee or mixed greens get tossed with diced ham, sweet fresh corn, juicy tomato and whole-grain croutons, then dressed in a tangy sour cream vinaigrette spiked with smoked paprika.

That smoked paprika is doing all the heavy lifting here, turning a simple dressing into something with real depth and warmth.

Light enough for a weeknight side, hearty enough to hold its own as a quick lunch.

Kitchen Tips

• Use smoked paprika, not regular. Regular paprika adds color but almost no flavor. Smoked paprika is what gives this salad its name and its soul.
• Add the croutons right before serving so they stay crunchy. Dressed croutons go soggy fast.
• Frozen corn works in a pinch. Thaw it under warm water and pat dry before tossing in.