Chef Salad
This Chef Salad combines crisp chopped romaine lettuce with halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, topped by chopped ham, cubed cheddar cheese, and sliced hard-boiled egg. Thousand Island dressing adds a creamy tang that ties the fresh and savory ingredients together. The varied textures and colors make it a balanced and satisfying salad.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% 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.