Classic Ham and Cheese Omelet with Simple Salad

A light and fluffy omelet filled with savory ham and melty cheese, served alongside a quick, crisp green salad for a simple yet satisfying meal.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 8 min
• Total: 13 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.46/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Carb

Tags

• quick
• savory
• comfort food
• classic

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tablespoon butter
• 1 ounce cooked ham (diced, cooked)
• 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1 tablespoon milk or water, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined and slightly foamy.
2. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter or olive oil in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Pour in the egg mixture.
3. As the edges set, gently push cooked egg towards the center with a spatula, tilting the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Continue until the top is mostly set but still moist, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle 1 ounce diced cooked ham and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over one half of the omelet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
5. Fold the plain half of the omelet over the filled half. Carefully slide onto a plate.
6. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup mixed greens with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing. Serve the omelet immediately with the simple green salad.

Notes

For an even fluffier omelet, whisk the eggs vigorously for an extra minute to incorporate more air.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 25.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
• Fat: 27.8 g
• Fiber: 0.7 g
• Sodium: 1427 mg
• Saturated Fat: 12.6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 399 mg