Creamy Vegetable and Ham Salad

Creamy Vegetable and Ham Salad

Ingredients:

– 1 cup diced ham
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (or to taste)
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Ingredients**:
– Dice the ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
– Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
– Chop the fresh dill finely.

2. **Make the Dressing**:
– In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
– Mix well until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

3. **Assemble the Salad**:
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced ham, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped dill.
– Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly with the dressing.

4. **Serve**:
– Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate.
– Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Enjoy your refreshing and creamy vegetable and ham salad!