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Ham Cobb Salad

Fresh Ham Cobb Salad That Will Brighten Your Lunch Game

Enjoy a vibrant Ham Cobb Salad, layered with ham, gorgonzola, avocado, and crisp greens, for a delightful and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens any salad mix or spinach can be substituted
  • 8 ounces Ham can substitute with turkey or grilled chicken
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with grape tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes
  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola can substitute with feta or goat cheese
  • 1 whole Avocado for a lower fat option, omit or use Greek yogurt
  • 3–4 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs can be made ahead and stored for convenience
  • 2 tablespoons Chives green onions can be used as a substitute
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar can substitute with red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic can use fresh or powdered garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • ½ cup Olive Oil any neutral oil can be used

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • large serving platter
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ham Cobb Salad
  1. Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place cold eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 10–12 minutes. Cool in ice bath for 5 minutes, peel and set aside.
  2. Chop Fresh Ingredients: Wash and dry mixed greens. Dice ham into ½-inch cubes. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, and chop chives.
  3. Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette: Whisk balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, Dijon mustard, and season. Slowly drizzle olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  4. Assemble the Salad: On a serving platter, layer mixed greens, set ham, tomatoes, gorgonzola, avocado, and eggs in sections.
  5. Dress and Garnish: Pour vinaigrette over salad, toss gently, and sprinkle with chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep hard-boiled eggs and vinaigrette a day before for best flavor. Keep ingredients separate until assembly for freshness.

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