Low Fat Ham and Cheese Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this delightful Low Fat Ham and Cheese Salad—a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring vibrant mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is a nutrient-rich powerhouse of freshness. Thin strips of low-fat cooked ham and a sprinkle of grated low-fat cheddar cheese bring a hearty yet guilt-free savory element to the mix. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make recipe is an ideal option for busy days when you want a quick and satisfying meal. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with crusty whole-grain bread for a complete experience. Keywords: low-fat salad recipe, healthy ham and cheese salad, quick salad idea, easy meal prep, fresh salad with homemade dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 200 grams low-fat cooked ham
- 100 grams low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry 4 cups of mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the low-fat cooked ham into thin strips, approximately 1 cm wide, and add them to the salad bowl.
Grate 100 grams of low-fat cheddar cheese and set aside for later use.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly. Add these to the salad bowl along with the salad greens.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon honey. Whisk until well blended.
Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, stirring once more to integrate thoroughly.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of the salad just before serving for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing and healthy meal option, adjusting seasoning as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4402 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 873 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1770 mg | 38% | |
*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.
