Low Sodium Fresh Garden Salad with Ham
Brighten up your table with this Low Sodium Fresh Garden Salad with Ham, a vibrant and heart-healthy dish bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and colors. Shredded carrots and thinly sliced red onions elevate the freshness, while tender slices of low sodium ham provide a satisfying protein boost without overloading the sodium count. The zesty homemade dressing, made with lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy yet light finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious salad is perfect as a quick lunch, a wholesome dinner side, or even a standalone meal. Enjoy a guilt-free, flavorful salad that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 ounces low sodium ham
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing all your ingredients to make assembly quick and easy.
Step 2
Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Place into a large serving bowl.
Step 3
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the salad greens.
Step 4
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin half-moon slices. Add to the bowl.
Step 5
Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it into fine strips. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, chop into small bite-sized pieces, and add to the salad bowl.
Step 7
Thinly slice the low sodium ham and scatter it over the salad greens.
Step 8
Slice the red onion into very thin rings or half-rings, depending on preference, and add to the salad bowl.
Step 9
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until emulsified.
Step 10
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 11
Serve immediately as a fresh, low sodium meal or side dish. For storing, refrain from adding the dressing until ready to serve to keep the salad crisp.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (901.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 595.6 |
| Total Fat 36.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 62.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 776.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.1g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 154.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1830.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories