Low Sodium Ham and Cheese Salad
Transform your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Low Sodium Ham and Cheese Salad. Perfectly balancing flavor and health, this salad combines bite-sized cubes of unsalted ham and low sodium cheddar cheese with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and julienned carrots. A splash of homemade honey-dijon vinaigrette ties it all together, bringing just the right amount of tangy sweetness without compromising on nutrition. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe offers a satisfying, low-sodium solution for a hearty meal that’s ideal for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Serve it fresh or lightly chilled, and enjoy every guilt-free bite! Keywords: low sodium salad, healthy ham and cheese recipe, quick salad ideas, honey-dijon dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted ham
- 4 ounces low sodium cheddar cheese
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients. Dice the unsalted ham and low sodium cheddar cheese into small, bite-sized cubes.
Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Place the greens in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add these to the salad bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or a julienne peeler, then add it to the salad mix.
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings. Add these to the salad ingredients in the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl and toss gently to combine all the ingredients so they are coated evenly with the dressing.
Finally, add the diced ham and cheese cubes, tossing the salad gently once more to distribute evenly.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 414 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 82.6 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 984 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2218 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.
