Best Springtime Ham And Spinach Salad Recipes

HAM & SPINACH SALAD

Ham & Spinach Salad image

Great to serve in a clear bowl to see all the layers. To save time I use bagged spinach, microwave bacon, and just order some ham and swiss in the deli... EASY! (also, I use low fat mayo & sour cream)

Provided by Yogi8

Categories Spring

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups torn fresh spinach
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
4 ounces cut up ham
1 small onion, thinly sliced
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cubed swiss cheese
5 slices bacon

Steps:

Layer, in order, in a large bowl: 1/2 of spinach, all of eggs& ham, remaining spinach, onions& peas.
Combine mayo and sour cream then spread over top, sealing to sides of bowl.
Sprinkle w/ cheese, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Before serving, cook& crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 139.1, Sodium 510.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.1

HAM AND SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Ham and Spring Vegetable Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette image

Categories Salad Potato Side Easter Low Fat Quick & Easy Ham Asparagus Spinach Carrot Spring Healthy Sugar Snap Pea Boil Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
1 1/2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise in half
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
18 ounces low-fat (97% fat-free) smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then into 2-inch-long by 1/2-inch-wide pieces
Shallot Vinaigrette
1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Cook potatoes and carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add asparagus and peas; cook until vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Transfer to large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Add ham to vegetables. Add Shallot Vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Line bowl with spinach. Top with salad and serve.

SPRINGTIME PENNE

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With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It's great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta. Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH HAM & EGG RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Spinach Salad with Ham & Egg Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by toobze

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Juice from one lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9-10 ounce) package fresh spinach
2 cups lean ham, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, onion and black pepper. Add spinach and toss to combine. Divide spinach among 4 plates and arrange ham, bell pepper and eggs on top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

SPRINGTIME SPINACH SALAD

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Strawberries and spinach are delicious in the Spring, and tossed with other fresh ingredients, real bacon, and hard cooked eggs, they make a wonderful salad. A sweet, tangy oil and vinegar dressing tops it off!

Provided by OZAHIRU

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 eggs
4 slices bacon
5 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup thinly sliced onion
1 kiwi, sliced
½ mandarin orange, peeled and segmented
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 dash garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from hot water and cool. Peel, chop, and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, strawberries, onion, kiwi, and orange.
In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture, and top the salad with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 11.7 g