Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad, a hearty yet refreshing dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and savory bites of cooked ham, this salad is brought to life with the unmistakable, creamy smokiness of gouda cheese. Tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing and topped with crunchy croutons, it’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Whether served as a main course or a side, this salad is a delicious way to highlight high-protein ingredients and bold cheeses. Get ready to fall in love with a salad that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces Smoked gouda cheese
- 6 ounces Cooked ham
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Honey mustard dressing
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the smoked gouda cheese into thin strips or small cubes and add to the salad bowl.
Cut the cooked ham into bite-sized pieces or thin strips and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then separate the slices into rings and add to the salad.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
Sprinkle the croutons evenly across the top of the salad for added crunch.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 5621 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2201 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.
