Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in
Salad Recipes
Ham and Cheese Salad (Salada de Fiambre)
Ham and cheese salad recipe (receita de salada de fiambre e queijo), with the hot summer days, this fresh and light salad is always perfect.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 egg4.2 oz (about 1 cup) cherry tomatoes1 medium carrot, grated½ small cucumber, diced5 leaves of lettuce, washed and torn into pieces1.8 oz (about ½ cup) red cabbage, julienned3.5 oz (about 1 cup) canned sliced mushrooms1.8 oz (about ½ cup) canned mung bean sprouts3.5 oz (about ½ cup) Gouda cheese, cubed4.2 oz (about 1 cup) cooked ham, cubed1 heaping tablespoon light mayonnaise2.6 oz (about ⅓ cup) plain Greek yogurt (no added sugar)1 tablespoon ketchupChopped chivesBlack olivesSalt, to tastePepper, to taste
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Preparation
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
- Place the egg in the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place it in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Peel the egg.
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, and ketchup.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Finally, add the chopped chives and mix well.
- In a salad bowl, place the lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, mung bean sprouts, and mushrooms.
- Season everything with a pinch of fine salt and mix.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate.
- Place the dressing in the center and top with diced cucumber, ham cubes, cheese cubes, halved cherry tomatoes, the chopped egg, and finally, the black olives.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa
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