HAM AND SWISS SALAD IN A JAR

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Home cook Stacy Huggins from Valley Center, California, sent us a great recipe for a ham and Swiss salad, and we turned it into this lunchbox-friendly version. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 pound cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/4 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce (about 1/2 head)
6 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: mayonnaise mixture, ham, peas, onion, eggs, bacon, cheese, lettuce and spinach. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Fat 54g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 344mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SWASTIK MGR
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It's not something I would make again.


Nico Williams
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The instructions were a bit confusing. I had to reread them a few times before I was sure I was doing it right.


LEGEND Hafeez
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning next time.


Uzair Ansari
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this salad. The swiss cheese and dressing really balanced out the flavor of the ham.


Morshed Babu
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch.


Denis Desmond
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I love the crunch of the almonds in this salad.


Kashif Hanif
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ATTIE Mcbride Pullenbach (Attie)
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and swiss cheese.


amir junejo
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The dressing is so flavorful and really brings all the ingredients together.


Md salauddin Ahamed
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I love that this salad can be made in a jar. It's so convenient and portable.


Abuti Monate
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This ham and swiss salad in a jar is the perfect make-ahead lunch or snack. It's so easy to throw together, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.