Kentucky Ham

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound baby arugula
• 5 fresh figs, preferably Black Mission, quartered
• Molasses-Mustard Dressing (recipe follows)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 pound thinly sliced country ham
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted (see page 250)
• 2 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
• 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country bread, grilled until marked
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• (makes about 3/4 cup)