When it comes to making a bowl of creamy, tangy, crunchy, ham salad, here's an expert's view on which is the best ham and exactly how small you should chop it.

Case in point: Brew-Bacher's Grill, a tradition for more than 30 years, has a club salad that's difficult to beat.

Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon and Dijon mustard cook down into a lush glaze that is brushed over the ham while roasting. David Malosh for The New York Times.