Fresh Garden Salad with Ham
Delight in the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Fresh Garden Salad with Ham—a quick and satisfying recipe packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and irresistible textures. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and sweet red bell pepper, all complemented by the savory goodness of thinly-sliced cooked ham and tangy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is a celebration of wholesome, farm-fresh produce. Black olives and red onion add a punch of bold flavor, while the homemade dressing, a perfect balance of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties everything together with a luscious tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile and colorful salad makes an excellent lunch or a light dinner, ideal for serving as a main dish or a crowd-pleasing side. Perfect for healthy eating, packed lunches, or quick entertaining, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a garden-fresh masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red bell pepper slices, and red onion.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced black olives over the top of the salad.
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.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 5928 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 755 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2202 mg | 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.
