Hearty Classic Chef Salad (Print Version)

A satisfying mix of ham, turkey, cheeses, eggs, and fresh vegetables with vinaigrette dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, julienned
11 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley

# How-To:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
02 - Distribute the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
03 - Arrange ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion over the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives and parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its a complete meal in one bowl that somehow feels lighter than eating the same ingredients separately
  • The homemade vinaigrette takes literally two minutes and tastes infinitely better than bottled dressing
02 -
  • The dressing tastes best if made at least thirty minutes ahead so the flavors can meld together
  • Cold ingredients matter here so chill your lettuce and cooked meats for at least an hour before assembling
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves
  • Invest in a good vegetable peeler for the carrots it saves so much time and creates beautiful thin ribbons
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