Description
A delightful salad combining ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow onion, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 hard-boiled egg, grated
- 1 pound cooked ham, cut into strips
- 1 pound turkey breast, cut into strips
- 1 pound Swiss cheese, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup sweet gherkin pickles, sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 12 pimento-stuffed green olives
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, combine lemon juice, vinegar, salt, Dijon mustard, mustard powder, grated onion, and granulated sugar. Blend until the sugar dissolves.
- Transfer the mixture to a container and stir in parsley, grated egg, and mayonnaise. Chill until ready to use, up to 5 days.
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, pickles, and about 1 1/2 cups of the prepared dressing.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, toss again, and serve topped with green olives.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dressing to enhance its flavor.
- This salad can be made in advance, as the flavors meld together beautifully over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg