Chef Salad Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a Chef Salad, a classic American dish featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, meats, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board For preparing the ingredients
- 1 Knife For chopping vegetables and meats
- 1 Large salad bowl For mixing the salad
Ingredients
- 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
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