Chef Salad
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5
Chef Salad
Description
This Chef Salad starts with crunchy iceberg lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces. Meats like ham and turkey provide savory protein, while diced cheddar adds creamy richness. Hard-boiled eggs contribute additional texture and nutrition. Thinly sliced red onion offers sharpness to balance the mild ingredients, alongside fresh juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber slices that enhance the salad’s freshness.
The salad is arranged by layering the components aesthetically, making it suitable for serving on large plates or divided portions. Dressing options such as Thousand Island or ranch complement the ingredients with a creamy, tangy finish.
Ingredients can be prepped and stored separately in the refrigerator for up to three days to simplify meal preparation. Leftover salad should also be consumed within three days for optimal freshness.
Ingredients
- 8 cups iceberg lettuce Romaine, or Boston bibb
- 4 ounces ham sliced
- 4 ounces turkey diced, deli sliced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese, cubed ½-inch
- 4 egg chilled, hard boiled
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomato or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
- ranch dressing or thousand island dressing
Instructions
- Wash the lettuce and spin it in a salad spinner to dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the ham and turkey into ½-inch strips.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl (or divide over 4 individual serving plates).
- Arrange the ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber over the salad. Garnish with a little bit of parsley if desired.
- Serve with Thousand Island or Ranch dressing.
Notes
- Prepare and store salad ingredients refrigerated for up to three days before assembling.
- Consume leftover assembled salad within three days to ensure freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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