Chef Salad Recipe

Name: Chef Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, iceberg, and leaf lettuce); 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; 8 oz cooked ham, cut into thin strips; 8 oz cooked turkey breast, cut into thin strips; 4 oz Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips; 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup croutons; 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or your favorite dressing)

American · Main course · 20 min total

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A classic American chef salad loaded with fresh greens, hard-boiled eggs, ham, turkey, cheese, and crunchy croutons, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

20
min prep

4
servings

480
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, iceberg, and leaf lettuce)
4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
8 oz cooked ham, cut into thin strips
8 oz cooked turkey breast, cut into thin strips
4 oz Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips
4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup croutons
1/2 cup ranch dressing (or your favorite dressing)

Instructions

Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly on four large plates.
Top each salad with quartered hard-boiled eggs, ham strips, turkey strips, Swiss cheese strips, cheddar cheese strips, and cherry tomato halves.
Sprinkle croutons over each salad.
Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side or drizzled on top.

Tips

For best texture, use a mix of crisp and tender greens.
You can substitute any cooked meat or cheese you have on hand.
Store leftover salad components separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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