Chef Salad
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5
Chef Salad
Description
The Chef Salad is a composed salad featuring fresh romaine lettuce as the base, providing a crunchy texture. Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices add juiciness and mild freshness. The protein-rich chopped ham and hard-boiled egg offer hearty and savory elements, while the cubed cheddar cheese contributes a creamy, sharp accent. Drizzling Thousand Island dressing provides a creamy, slightly sweet and tangy finish that complements all components.
Preparation is simple and does not require cooking beyond hard boiling the egg. Ingredients are chopped or sliced evenly for easy eating, and cold washing of vegetables ensures crispness. This combination creates a salad that works well as a light meal or a side dish.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for three to four days if covered, preserving the salad's freshness while preventing sogginess. Proper drying of salad ingredients before assembling helps maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup cucumber halved, slices
- ½ cup ham chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 egg sliced, hard boiled
- 3 Tablespoon Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Add romaine lettuce to a large bowl.
- Top the lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, cheese, and a sliced hard-boiled egg.
- Drizzle with thousand island dressing.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniformly sized pieces for easier eating.
- Wash salad ingredients thoroughly with cold water and dry well to maintain crispness.
- Store leftover salad covered in the refrigerator for up to four days to preserve freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4740IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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