Mixed Greens with Smoked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, and Roasted-Red-Pepper Dressing

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼- pounds piece smoked ham, such as Black Forest, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into thin strips
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• ½ pound mixed salad greens (about 4 quarts)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas (from one 15-ounce can)

1. Roast the pepper over a gas flame or grill or broil it, turning with tongs until charred all over, about 10 minutes. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, pull off the skin. Remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Cut the pepper into pieces. 2.In a blender, combine the roasted pepper, the garlic...

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