Fresh Garden Salad with Ham

Colorful, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Fresh Garden Salad with Ham is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and savory indulgence. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated by slices of tender cooked ham, crumbled feta cheese, and briny black olives. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together for a burst of vibrant taste in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this easy-to-make, customizable recipe is a delicious way to celebrate fresh produce. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld beautifully—it’s a versatile dish that’s sure to become a favorite! Perfect for anyone searching for "quick garden salad recipes" or "ham salad ideas."

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cooked ham, sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 small Red bell pepper, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Black olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red bell pepper slices, and red onion.

Step 2

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced black olives over the top of the salad.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing.

Step 5

Serve the salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1264.8 grams (1264.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1456

Total Fat 107.20g	137%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 218mg	73%
Sodium 5928mg	258%
Total Carbohydrate 50.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 74.50g	149%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 755mg	58%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 2202mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 13.7%