Bright, crisp, and packed with wholesome flavors, this Whole30 Fresh Garden Salad with Ham is a refreshing way to enjoy clean eating. Featuring a colorful medley of fresh vegetables—like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and red bell pepper—this salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful. Tossed with tender, Whole30-compliant ham and a tangy, homemade vinaigrette made with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this quick 20-minute recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and a surefire way to satisfy your craving for something fresh and delicious!
Begin by washing all the fresh produce thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and carrot, and add them to the bowl as well.
Slice the green onions and chop the parsley finely. Add them to the salad mixture.
Cut the Whole30-compliant ham into bite-sized cubes or strips and mix with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
Slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify.
Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the vinaigrette and whisk until smooth.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine, making sure all ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 4696 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3202 mg | 68% | |
*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.