Salad with ham, cheese and mushrooms

4 servings

20 minutes

Salad with ham, cheese, and mushrooms is a combination of rich flavors and delicate texture from Vietnamese cuisine. This dish harmoniously intertwines the sweetness of carrots, the saltiness of ham and cheese, and the tangy sourness of pickled mushrooms. Red beans add heartiness to the salad, while fried onions deepen the flavor. Dressed with mayonnaise, it becomes creamy and soft. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish for a light dinner or as an appetizer for a festive table. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it an excellent choice for those who want to quickly prepare something tasty and unusual.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 557.3
• Proteins: 32.2g
• Fats: 36.9g
• Carbohydrates: 24g

Ingredients

• Canned red beans: 1 jar
• Ham: 250 g
• Hard cheese: 250 g
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Pickled honey mushrooms: 250 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Drain the liquid from the beans and place them in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned red beans: 1 jar

2. Drain the liquid from the mushrooms and add them to the salad bowl with the beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickled honey mushrooms: 250 g

3. Cut the ham into thin strips (not very long).

   Required ingredients:

   • Ham: 250 g

4. Grate the carrot and cheese on a coarse grater. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Hard cheese: 250 g
   • Onion: 1 head

5. Fry the onion with the carrot in vegetable oil. Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece

6. After the onion and carrot cool down, add them to the salad bowl and mix everything with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste