Servings
Font
Back
Chef Salad
5 from 4 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 tomato halved
  • 5 lices cucumber
  • 2 lices turkey
  • 3/4 cup ham steak cubed
  • 2 lices swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1 egg sliced, hard boiled
  • 1/3 cup croutons
  • 2 Tablespoons salad dressing of choice

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Layer the lettuce on the bottom of a large plate.
  2. Arrange all of the toppings on top as desired. Drizzle chilled dressing over the top when ready to serve.

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 (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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

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.