A Chef Salad is a hearty, protein-packed meal in a bowl, loaded with fresh veggies, deli meats, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. It’s customizable, satisfying, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients (serves 2-4):
Base:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens)
- 1 cup diced cooked turkey or chicken(or deli slices)
- 1 cup diced ham (or smoked turkey)
- 1 cup diced Swiss cheese (or cheddar, American, or provolone)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs , sliced or quartered
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives (optional)
- Croutons (optional, for crunch)
Dressing (Choose One):
- Ranch (classic choice)
- Blue Cheese
- Thousand Island
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
Instructions:
1. Prep Ingredients – Chop lettuce, meats, cheese, and veggies. Slice eggs.
2. Assemble Salad – In a large bowl, layer lettuce, then arrange meats, cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives in sections (or toss together).
3. Add Dressing – Drizzle with your favorite dressing just before serving.
4. Optional Extras – Top with croutons, avocado, or bacon bits for extra flavor.
Tips:
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey for an easy shortcut.
- Make it low-carb by skipping croutons and adding more protein.
- For a lighter version, swap ranch for a vinaigrette.
A Chef Salad is endlessly adaptable—perfect for using up leftovers while keeping it fresh and filling!
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