German Ham Salad with Jarlsberg Cheese and Fresh Vegetables

Traditional German Salad with Ham and Jarlsberg

Traditional German Salad with Ham and Jarlsberg

Germany’s culinary heritage offers a tantalizing blend of robust flavors and hearty ingredients. This delightful and easy-to-make German lunch dish is a refreshing salad featuring crisp vegetables and savory Ham. It’s a nutritious yet delectable option that is sure to brighten up your midday meal. Perfectly balanced with flavors from fresh produce and complemented by Jarlsberg cheese, this salad is both a treat and a healthy choice.

Serves: 1, Difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 of a cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 of a red pepper, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 of a lettuce, shredded
• 3 slices of ham, chopped
• 50 grams of Jarlsberg cheese, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp of vinegar

Method

• Wash and prepare all vegetables. Slice the cucumber and red pepper, julienne the carrot, and shred the lettuce.
• Chop the ham and cube the Jarlsberg cheese.
• In a large salad bowl, combine all the vegetables.
• Add the chopped ham and Jarlsberg cheese to the bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dress the salad with vinegar and toss to combine all ingredients well.

Tips

• For added zest, sprinkle a few dried lentils that have been lightly toasted.
• Consider serving with a slice of whole grain bread to complement the flavors.

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