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Festive Delight: A Wonderful Christmas Salad That Thrilled My Family

This vibrant and creamy Christmas salad is the perfect addition to your holiday table! Packed with colorful vegetables, savory ham, and a deliciously light dressing, it brings festive flavors to every bite. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your family and guests coming back for seconds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 carrots boiled and diced
  • 7 eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 200 g canned ham diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 200 g canned peas drained
  • 180 g canned corn drained
  • 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Method
 

  1. Boil the carrots until tender, then dice them into small pieces.
  2. Hard-boil the eggs, let them cool, peel, and chop them finely.
  3. Dice the canned ham and red pepper into small, even-sized cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, eggs, ham, red pepper, canned peas, and corn.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, natural yogurt, black pepper, and salt to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy as a delicious holiday side dish or appetizer!
  9. For extra flavor, add fresh parsley or dill as a garnish before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh parsley or dill as a garnish before serving.
  • You can substitute canned ham with cooked chicken or turkey for a different variation.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead dish.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.