Description
This Crunchy Cabbage and Ham Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish with crisp cabbage, juicy cucumbers, sweet corn, and savory ham tossed in a creamy lemon-mayo dressing. It’s a quick and healthy meal that requires no cooking, making it ideal for busy weeknights or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of cabbage (about 1 lb.), shredded
- 4 small cucumbers, diced
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweet corn, drained
- 8 oz. ham, diced
- ⅓ cup chopped scallions
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove any tough outer leaves and cut the cabbage into thin strips, similar to coleslaw. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Dice the vegetables and ham: Cut the cucumbers and ham into small, bite-sized cubes to ensure even distribution in the salad. Chop the scallions finely for a subtle onion flavor.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice for extra tanginess.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, cucumbers, ham, corn, and scallions. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra scallions or fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a simple olive oil dressing.
- Make it heartier by adding cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, or boiled eggs.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds or almonds on top before serving.
- To store, keep the salad undressed in an airtight container for up to 2 days, then add the dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 818mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg