Chef Salad

If you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, this Chef Salad is the perfect choice. Packed with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and a flavorful dressing, it’s a wholesome and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Whether you are aiming for a low-carb meal or just craving a healthy dish, this Chef Salad is sure to delight your taste buds and keep you full.

Tips to Make the Chef Salad Recipe:

1. Use Fresh Ingredients: The key to a delicious Chef Salad is using fresh and high-quality ingredients. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and freshly cooked proteins like chicken or turkey will make a big difference in flavor and texture.

2. Pre-Cook Proteins: To save time, cook your proteins in advance. Grilled chicken, boiled eggs, and deli meats like ham or turkey can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble your salad.

3. Utilize Ready-Made Dressing: If you are short on time, opt for a store-bought dressing that you love. Ranch, blue cheese, or vinaigrette dressings work wonderfully with a Chef Salad, adding that extra burst of flavor.

4. Chop Ingredients Uniformly: For an appealing presentation and easier eating, chop all salad ingredients into bite-sized pieces. This ensures every forkful has a balanced mix of flavors and textures.

How to Make Chef Salad Recipe?

Chef Salad Recipe

Michelle Kim

Follow this recipe to prepare a Chef Salad, a classic American dish featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, meats, cheese, and a tangy dressing.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Cutting board For preparing the ingredients
• 1 Knife For chopping vegetables and meats
• 1 Large salad bowl For mixing the salad

Ingredients

  

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• 8 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
• 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast Cubed
• 1 cup Ham Cubed
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
• 1/2 cup Black olives Sliced
• 4 pcs Hard-boiled eggs Sliced
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cubed chicken breast, cubed ham, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
• Serve the salad immediately, or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving for a colder salad.

Notes

You can customize the salad by adding other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or avocados. For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 290000IUVitamin C: 20.6mgCalcium: 2500mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Chef Salad, Fresh vegetables, healthy, Protein-packed, Tangy dressing

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