Smoked Turkey and Ham Salad
8 servings
40 minutes
Smoked turkey and ham salad is a refined combination of smoky meat flavor, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese tenderness. This recipe is inspired by American culinary traditions where the harmony of textures and rich flavors plays a key role. A light marinade of wine vinegar and olive oil adds zest to the vegetables, highlighting their freshness. Hearty pieces of turkey and ham create richness while cheddar adds softness and a deep cheesy note. Chicken eggs complete the composition, making the salad a wholesome dish. It can be served as a light lunch, appetizer, or part of a festive dinner. With its variety of ingredients and richness of flavors, this salad will delight both gourmets and those seeking a nutritious and tasty meal.
1
For the sauce, finely chop shallots, garlic, and thyme. Transfer them to a large salad bowl and add olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shallot: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Fresh thyme: 5 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: pinch
2
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, then into small pieces. Cut the tomatoes in half. Place these vegetables in the sauce for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
3
Boil the eggs hard, peel them, and cut into quarters. Cut the cheese into pieces about 0.5 cm in size. Do the same with the turkey and ham.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Cheddar cheese: 230 g
- Smoked turkey: 230 g
- Ham: 230 g
4
Cut the romaine into medium pieces, halve the radishes and then slice them thinly. Transfer them to a bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes and mix thoroughly to coat the leaves with the dressing.
- Romaine lettuce: 2 pieces
- Radish: 3 pieces
5
Place the salad in a large dish, then top with ham, turkey, cheese, and eggs.
- Ham: 230 g
- Smoked turkey: 230 g
- Cheddar cheese: 230 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces