Parmesan Broccoli and Ham Salad
This Parmesan Broccoli and Ham salad packs a lot of punch for a recipe that only calls for a handful of ingredients. This is the perfect dish to accompany hot dogs, hamburgers, or even a big ol’ grilled steak. Parmesan, broccoli, ham, and more get tossed in a dressing made of sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, and sugar! It’s SUPER flavorful and sure to be a hit at your next picnic.
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Too Hot to Eat? NEVER!
But there is something to be said about the type of foods we crave in the spring and summer. Gone are the days of stews and pot roasts; now is the time for big salads and dishes made with cucumber!
I’m so EXCITED!
No better place to start than with a cool salad loaded up with ham, bacon, red onion, and more!
TO THE RECIPE!
What You Need to Make Parmesan Broccoli and Ham Salad:
◑ Broccoli Florets
◑ Diced Ham
◑Shredded Parmesan
◑ Thick Cut Bacon
◑ Chickpeas
◑ Red Onion
◑ Bell Pepper
◑ Light Sour Cream
◑ Mayonnaise
◑ Spicy Brown Mustard
◑ Sugar
◑ Garlic Powder
◑ Onion Powder
◑ Smoked Paprika
◑ Chili Powder
◑ Cayenne Powder
How to Make Parmesan Broccoli and Ham Salad:
Step one—Cut bacon into bit sized pieces, fry until crisp, and set aside, allowing bacon to drain for at least five minutes.
Step two—Place broccoli, ham, parmesan, bacon, chickpeas, bell peppers, and red onion into a large mixing bowl. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
Step three—Add sour cream, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, and sugar to bowl and stir until fully combined.
Parmesan Broccoli and Ham Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz Broccoli Florets chopped
- 8 oz Diced Ham
- 5 oz Shredded Parmesan
- 6 slices Bacon thick-cut
- 15 oz can Chickpeas no salt added
- 1/2 Red Onion diced
- 1 Orange or Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Cut bacon into bit sized pieces, fry until crisp, and set aside, allowing bacon to drain for at least five minutes.
- Place broccoli, ham, parmesan, bacon, chickpeas, bell peppers, and red onion into a large mixing bowl. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
- Add sour cream, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, and sugar to bowl and stir until fully combined.
