Whole30 Fresh Garden Salad with Ham

Bright, crisp, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Whole30 Fresh Garden Salad with Ham is a perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. Featuring a medley of vibrant vegetables—like crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers—and hearty Whole30-compliant ham, this salad is as satisfying as it is refreshing. A zesty homemade vinaigrette made with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes and free from grains, dairy, and added sugars, this clean-eating salad is ideal for a quick lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Perfect for Whole30 enthusiasts and anyone craving a fresh, healthy meal, this recipe proves that eating clean can be colorful and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 5 medium Radishes
• 1 large Carrot
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 8 ounces Whole30-compliant ham
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all the fresh produce thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the radishes and carrot, and add them to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Slice the green onions and chop the parsley finely. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 7

Cut the Whole30-compliant ham into bite-sized cubes or strips and mix with the vegetables.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.

Step 9

Slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify.

Step 10

Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the vinaigrette and whisk until smooth.

Step 11

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine, making sure all ingredients are well coated.

Step 12

Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1590.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	920.5

Total Fat 55.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 101.2mg	0%
Sodium 4696.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3201.7mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 25.1%