Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Fresh Garden Salad with Ham β a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with flavor and color! Featuring a medley of fresh baby spinach, mixed salad greens, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. Thin slices of savory cooked ham add a protein-rich twist, while a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together with a refreshing tang. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or a light dinner thatβs both paleo-friendly and utterly satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is proof that eating clean doesn't have to compromise on taste!
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the baby spinach and mixed salad greens thoroughly.
Slice the cooked ham into thin strips and set aside.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds.
Core and seed the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh.
Thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, mixed salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado cubes, and red onion slices.
Add the ham strips to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle the fresh dill over the tossed salad for a finishing touch.
Serve the Paleo Fresh Garden Salad with Ham immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal.
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3944 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3581 mg | 76% | |
*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.