Best 8 Springtime Ham And Spinach Salad Recipes

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As the weather warms and the days get longer, the freshness of springtime greens can be a welcome addition to your culinary repertoire. Our selection of springtime ham and spinach salad recipes offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to embrace the season. From classic combinations to innovative twists, these recipes cater to various tastes and skill levels. Whether you prefer a light and tangy dressing or a creamy and indulgent sauce, our curated list has something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of springtime harvests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED HAM AND SPINACH SALAD



Layered Ham and Spinach Salad image

Here's a delicious salad that's sure to be a favorite with your family and friends. It's very easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 cups torn fresh spinach
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place two-thirds of the spinach in a 4-qt. salad bowl. Sprinkle with half of the sugar, pepper and salt. Top with eggs, ham and remaining spinach. Sprinkle with remaining sugar, pepper and salt. Arrange onion slices on top., In a large bowl, combine the dressing mix, mayonnaise and sour cream. Spread over onions. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 45g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 997mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPRINGTIME HAM AND SPINACH SALAD



Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad image

Enjoy the mouthwatering ham leftover from Easter brunch in this fresh and delicious tasting spinach salad.

Provided by 2DIDI

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse grained prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked ham, cubed
8 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 cup diced cantaloupe
½ cup diced peaches, drained
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, juice, vinegar, mustard and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the ham, spinach, cantaloupe, peaches and onion. Pour dressing over all and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 918.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH HAM AND EGG



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With the addition of ham and hard-cooked eggs, this simple spinach salad becomes a hearty and delicious full meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches spinach (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and cut into small sticks
6 radishes, thinly sliced
6 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add onion. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, ham, and radishes. Drizzle onion mixture over salad, and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with hard-cooked eggs, and serve.

SPRING SPINACH SALAD



Spring Spinach Salad image

My mom gave me this recipe. I make it often when strawberries are in season. The combination of greens and fruit surprises people. The clincher is the dressing - a hit every time I prepare it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
10 cups torn spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, combine spinach, strawberries, pecans and onion in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

HAM & SPINACH SALAD



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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

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

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.

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette or dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, or croutons add a nice textural contrast to the salad.
  • Make it a meal: Add some grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu to the salad to make it a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Springtime ham and spinach salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh flavors and textures, and it is a great way to use up leftover ham. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.

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