Garden Vegetable and Ham Salad
Bright, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Garden Vegetable and Ham Salad is a fresh, wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a vibrant medley of crispy mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, grated carrot, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with savory bites of diced cooked ham and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, ties all the flavors together in just the right way. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with nutrients, this versatile salad is ideal as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. It’s the ultimate go-to recipe for anyone craving a quick, healthy meal full of garden-fresh goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Cooked ham (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and drain the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or shredder. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the salad greens.
Add the diced cooked ham to the salad bowl, ensuring it is evenly distributed among the vegetables.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad for an added burst of flavor and creaminess.
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to emulsify the dressing.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh and wholesome meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 5576 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.3 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 802 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2245 mg | 48% | |
*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.
