Smoked Ham & Cheese Sub Salad
with Tomato, Onion & Creamy Italian Dressing
- Milk
- Eggs
A deli-style ham and cheese sub in salad form? Don’t mind if we do! You’ll toss crisp lettuce with smoky diced ham, a blend of Italian cheeses, and oregano-seasoned tomato and onion in creamy, tangy Italian dressing. And boom—you’re ready for lunch in a lightning-fast 15 minutes (no waiting in line!).
Ingredients
1 unit
Red Onion
1 unit
Tomato
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
8 ounce
Smoked Deli Ham
1.5 ounce
Italian Dressing
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
½ cup
Italian Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
¼ teaspoon
Sugar
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion (all for 4 servings). (TIP: If you have some time, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce the oniony bite.) Thinly slice tomato into rounds.
• In a small bowl, toss sliced onion and tomato with half the oregano (all for 4 servings), a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Trim and discard root end from lettuce; roughly chop leaves. Cut ham into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine dressing, mayonnaise, and ¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings). Add onion and tomato mixture, lettuce, diced ham (separating pieces with your hands), and Italian cheese blend. Toss to combine.
• Divide salad between bowls and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: This salad genuinely tastes like a deli sub without the bread — the smoky ham, Italian cheese, and creamy dressing come together in a satisfying, flavorful bite.
- Ease of prep: It comes together in about 10–15 minutes with no cooking required, making it a perfect quick lunch or light dinner on a busy day.
- Suggestions: Soak the red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its bite, and use sparingly if you're sensitive to strong onion flavor. Pepperoncinis, olives, hard-boiled eggs, or croutons are popular add-ins that reviewers loved for extra flavor and crunch.
- Leftovers: Extra ham is common with this recipe — reviewers used it for sandwiches or wraps the next day, making it a great two-meal deal.
- Portions: Many reviewers felt one head of lettuce wasn't enough for two full servings; adding extra greens from your own fridge is an easy fix.
