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Cabbage and Ham Salad

Crispy Cabbage and Ham Salad for Fresh Flavor Boosts

This Cabbage and Ham Salad is a crunchy, refreshing dish with vibrant colors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Cabbage can use purple or napa for a twist
  • 2 medium Cucumbers opt for English cucumbers for fewer seeds
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn canned, drained well
  • 1 cup Ham can substitute with bacon or salami
  • 2 scallions Chopped Scallions
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar for tang
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Remove outer leaves of the cabbage and slice it into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
  2. Dice cucumbers into small cubes (approximately 1/2-inch) and chop the ham into similar-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumbers, sweet corn, and ham pieces. Add chopped scallions and mix.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad mix and gently fold together, ensuring ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crunch. Store leftovers without dressing for up to 2 days.

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