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 sharp cheddar cheese, this dish effortlessly combines hearty flavors with fresh, crunchy textures. Sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion add vibrant color and contrast, while a tangy homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together. Perfect as a quick, no-cook meal, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck. Whether you’re vegetarian or simply searching for a lighter take on the classic ham and cheese combination, this salad is sure to become a new favorite.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens; place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the vegetarian ham into bite-sized strips and set aside.
Step 3
Cut the sharp cheddar cheese into small cubes or strips as preferred.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the tomatoes and cucumber.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 7
Add the vegetarian ham and cheddar cheese to the salad bowl.
Step 8
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1050.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1603.5 |
| Total Fat 115.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 121.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4673.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.6g | |
| Protein 94.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1123.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2165.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories