Low Fat Ham and Cheese Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Fat Ham and Cheese Salad, a delightful combination of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Crisp mixed salad greens serve as the base, complemented by lean strips of low-fat cooked ham, grated low-fat cheddar cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and zesty red onion slices. A homemade tangy-sweet dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a touch of honey ties it all together, creating a guilt-free dish that's easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a wholesome lunch or dinner, this healthy salad offers a balance of protein and freshness while keeping the fat content low. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it as a vibrant centerpiece, this ham and cheese salad is sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 200 grams low-fat cooked ham
• 100 grams low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry 4 cups of mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the low-fat cooked ham into thin strips, approximately 1 cm wide, and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Grate 100 grams of low-fat cheddar cheese and set aside for later use.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly. Add these to the salad bowl along with the salad greens.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon honey. Whisk until well blended.

Step 6

Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, stirring once more to integrate thoroughly.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of the salad just before serving for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing and healthy meal option, adjusting seasoning as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(913.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	726.6

Total Fat 30.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 135.7mg	0%
Sodium 4401.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 74.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 872.8mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1770.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 20.7%