Chef Salad Recipe
This classic chef salad is crafted with fresh greens, assorted meats, cheeses, and hard-boiled eggs, all brought together with a homemade Italian dressing for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Chef knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 hard-boiled eggs quartered
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup julienne-cut smoked ham deli meat
- 1 cup julienne-cut oven-roasted turkey deli meat
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup julienne-cut Swiss cheese
- ½ cup julienne-cut cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions for garnish
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese shavings for garnish
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing use your favorite or homemade
Instructions
- Start by tearing or cutting the salad greens into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
- Arrange the julienne-cut ham, turkey, crumbled bacon, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and quartered hard-boiled eggs on top of the greens.
- Prepare a batch of homemade Italian dressing and drizzle it over the salad. Gently toss everything to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Finish by garnishing with sliced green onions and parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ham & Cheese Selection: Use quality deli meats like Hormel Natural Choice Deli Ham and Turkey. Opt for sliced Swiss and cheddar cheese, or substitute with provolone, blue cheese, or brie if preferred.
Fresh Ingredients Matter: For the best flavor, choose high-quality meats and cheeses from your local deli.
Dressing Tip: If not serving immediately, hold off on adding the dressing to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
Ingredient Variations: Feel free to replace cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes or add different meats like deli chicken, salami, bologna, or pastrami. Enhance the flavor with add-ins like olives, avocado, radishes, carrots, or celery.
For Extra Crunch: Add garlic croutons or sprinkle with nuts or pumpkin seeds.