Ham and Cheese Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this fresh and flavorful Ham and Cheese Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, savory cooked ham, and creamy cheddar cheese. Enhanced with juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A simple yet elegant homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together, delivering a burst of zesty flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep. Whether served as a main or side dish, this wholesome Ham and Cheese Salad is a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy a protein-packed meal that's low in prep time but high in taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1.5 cups cooked ham
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the veggies for the salad. Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens, placing them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Dice the cooked ham into bite-sized pieces and shred or cube the cheddar cheese.

Step 3

Slice the grape tomatoes in half, peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and slice the red onion into thin rings.

Step 4

Combine the ham, cheese, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion with the salad greens in the bowl.

Step 5

Add the black olives to the salad mixture. Set the salad aside while you prepare the dressing.

Step 6

For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating of all ingredients.

Step 9

Divide the salad among four plates or serve in the large bowl, allowing guests to help themselves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1231.5 grams (1231.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1595

Total Fat 103.40g	133%
Saturated Fat 33.60g	168%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 308mg	103%
Sodium 6892mg	300%
Total Carbohydrate 51.80g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6.90g	25%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 110.80g	222%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 690mg	53%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2665mg	57%

*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: 58.9%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 13.1%