Best 9 Ham And Cheese Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, brunch, or dinner? Look no further than this collection of ham and cheese salad recipes! These salads are packed with protein, flavor, and essential vitamins and minerals.

From classic ham and cheese salad to variations with different greens, dressings, and toppings, there's a recipe here for everyone. Whether you're a fan of creamy, tangy, or light and refreshing salads, you'll find something to satisfy your taste buds. So grab your favorite ham, cheese, and a few simple ingredients, and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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When I make this pasta salad, I usually pair it with hot dogs, fried chicken, or sandwiches. I also make it whenever I have leftover ham. This is a recipe with ingredients that can be easily changed to suit your own taste.

Provided by JESSEPKO

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
8 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup minced onion
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons diced pimento

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, pickle relish, and milk in a bowl until combined; season with salt and black pepper. Chill in refrigerator while preparing remaining ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Gently stir ham, Cheddar cheese, peas, onion, celery, and pimento into pasta. Pour mayonnaise mixture over pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 352 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ITALIAN HAM AND CHEESE SALAD



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I came up with this recipe when I was asked to prepare a main-dish salad for a ladies group on a limited budget. Everyone agreed it tasted like a million bucks!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup diced red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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When I first saw this recipe, it piqued my interest. It flopped at first, but after some adjustments, this salad's become a real winner in our home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1/3 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl., Stir in the ham, blue cheese, parsley, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Add oil and pecans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND CHEESE SALAD



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After making your own ham salad you'll never buy it prepared again. I first tried adding cheese to ham salad when I had to stretch a small amount of ham to make sandwiches for my children's lunches. It worked and they loved it!

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Ham Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 stalks celery, chopped
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the ham and celery; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheese and pulse until mixed.
  • Place mixture in a bowl and add the mayonnaise and mustard. Mix well; serve on sandwich or pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 892.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SALAD OF GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH TALEGGIO CHEESE AND SERRANO HAM



Salad of Grilled Asparagus with Taleggio Cheese and Serrano Ham image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Dairy     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Appetizer     Lunch     Ham     Pine Nut     Asparagus     Spring     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
6 1/4-inch-thick slices Taleggio cheese or Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
6 thin slices serrano ham or prosciutto
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat) and preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk vinegar, shallot and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange asparagus on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Sprinkle asparagus with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Return asparagus to same sheet. Drizzle with additional 1/3 cup dressing; top with cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Place greens in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat. Using spatula, divide asparagus among 6 plates. Arrange greens alongside. Drape ham over greens. Sprinkle pine nuts over salads. Serve with remaining dressing.

GRILLED HAM SALAD WITH PEACHES AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
2 7-ounce ham steaks
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives and tarragon)
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives and tarragon)
1 shallot, minced
3 peaches (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 5-ounce package mesclun greens (about 8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside.
  • Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil. Add the ham steaks and grill until marked and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips; set aside.
  • Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, herbs and shallot in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the peaches, mesclun, pecans and ham and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper and top with the goat cheese.

SARASOTA'S HAM AND SWISS CHEESE SALAD



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This is sort of a "NO-measurements" salad. Ham, cheese, olives, onion and lettuce. I like more olives where others may like more cheese or ham. This just reminds me of a ham and cheese sandwich I had back in MI many years ago. Thick slices, crisp lettuce and a creamy mustard sauce, Recipe #413903.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 Salads, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups lettuce (I use a mix of romaine hearts and iceberg lettuce)
1 slice baked ham (1/4-inch thick and cut in thin julienne strips)
1 -2 slice swiss cheese (1/4-inch thick and cut in thin julienne strips)
1 cup green olives with pimiento (more or less according to taste)
1 1/2 cups durkee fried onions (more or less according to taste, Now if you can't find them, 1 medium onion thin sliced will work ju)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Salad -- Just rough chop the lettuce, add the ham, swiss cheese, whole olives and Durkee onions (more or less depending on what you like. I save some for the top as well as a garnish. Now if you can't find the Durkee fried onions, just use a regular white onion. I just like the crunch the Durkee onions gives the salad. I like to lightly season with salt and pepper and then drizzle your favorite dressing over the top and toss well. I like to serve it with Recipe #413903. The creamy mustard dressing goes perfect with this. You can also use a ranch dressing or your favorite vinaigrette.
  • It is a simple classic recipe, but I absolutely love it. And feel free to add more or less ingredients as needed. ENJOY!

HAM AND CHEESE SALAD BOWL



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An easy-to-make edible bread bowl stars in a delicious ham and cheese dinner salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Cook and drain peas as directed on box; cool. In large bowl, mix peas and remaining salad filling ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Add Bisquick mix all at once; reduce heat to low and stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute 30 seconds or until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat; beat in eggs, one at a time, with spoon. Continue beating until smooth. Spread in bottom of pie plate (do not spread up side).
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and dry in center. Cool 30 minutes. Just before serving, fill with salad filling. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

HAM-AND-CHEESE NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
12 ounces multigrain spaghetti
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 ounces deli-sliced ham, cut into strips
2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into sticks
1/2 small head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Whisk the vinegar, yogurt, mustard, scallions, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking to combine. Add the spaghetti, bell pepper, ham, cheese and romaine; toss to combine.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ham and cheese for the best flavor. Look for ham that is thinly sliced and has a mild, smoky flavor. Use a hard or semi-hard cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Swiss, or Gouda.
  • If you don't have any mayonnaise on hand, you can use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead. These substitutes will add a tangy flavor to the salad.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply assemble the salad and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula for a refreshing and light meal. You can also add other toppings to the salad, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

A ham and cheese salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, a ham and cheese salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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