This Cobb Salad with Ham is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Cobb Salad. It is packed with fresh, crispy veggies, tender ham, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, ham, avocado, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, red onion, parsley, and chives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately.