5.0 from 6 votes
Chef Salad
This Classic Chef Salad recipe is full of healthy, energizing ingredients and includes a simple homemade salad dressing! This is easy to make ahead of time and makes a great lunch or dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups romaine lettuce chopped (can also use iceberg)
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 5 lices cucumber
- 2 lices turkey
- 3/4 cup cubed ham steak
- 2 lices Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- 1/3 cup croutons
- 2 Tablespoons salad dressing of choice
Instructions
- Layer the lettuce on the bottom of a large plate.
- Arrange all of the toppings on top as desired. Drizzle chilled dressing over the top when ready to serve.
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Notes
- It’s best to boil the eggs and let them chill prior to serving.
- • 3 ⁄4 cup mayonnaise• 3 ⁄4 cup buttermilk• 1 ⁄2 cup blue cheese crumbled• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon onion powder• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well incorporated. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving. Yields 16 servings of salad dressing @ 2 TBS per serving.
- Be sure to check out my homemade Creamy Caesar Dressing and Homemade Croutons too!
Nutrition Information
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
280mg
(93%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
516mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
7246IU
(145%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
543mg
(54%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 280mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 7246IU | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 543mg | 54% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.