Vegan Ham and Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegan Ham and Cheese Salad—a plant-based twist on the classic favorite! Loaded with flavorful vegan ham slices, creamy vegan cheddar cheese cubes, and an assortment of crisp mixed salad greens, this dish is a textural masterpiece. Fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion bring a burst of color and nutrients, while a homemade balsamic-Dijon dressing with a hint of maple syrup ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and nutritious salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Whether you’re vegan or simply looking to explore more plant-based options, this satisfying salad will win you over with its bold flavors and versatile appeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams vegan ham slices
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams vegan cheddar cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
Stack the vegan ham slices and cut them into thin strips.
Cut the vegan cheddar cheese into small cubes or grate it, based on your preference.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
In a large serving bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, and red onion on top of the salad greens.
Add the sliced vegan ham and cheese cubes over the vegetables.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and ensure even distribution of the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Ham and Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3633 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2096 mg | 45% | |
*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.
