Vegetarian Ham and Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Vegetarian Ham and Cheese Salad! Packed with crisp mixed greens, savory vegetarian ham slices, and creamy cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, this colorful bowl is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion add a fresh burst to every bite, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely meat-free, this quick and easy salad is perfect for a hearty lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish. Ideal for vegetarians and salad lovers alike, this recipe guarantees a wholesome and delicious meal that everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup vegetarian ham slices
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens; place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the vegetarian ham into bite-sized strips and set aside.
Cut the sharp cheddar cheese into small cubes or strips as preferred.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the tomatoes and cucumber.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Add the vegetarian ham and cheddar cheese to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4673 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 94.1 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1123 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*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.
