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a classic chef salad with turkey, ham, cheese, croutons, and colorful veggies.

Classic Chef Salad

5 from 1 vote
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
Our classic Chef Salad recipe is a delicious low-maintenance dinner that everyone can enjoy! Try our classic combo below, or check out our list of ideas to craft your own favorite blend!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Salad Greens - roughly chopped
  • 8 ounces Deli Turkey - diced
  • 8 ounces Deli Ham - diced
  • 2-4 ounces Cheddar Cheese - diced
  • 2-4 ounces Swiss Cheese or Colby Cheese - diced
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1 cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs (or Soft-Boiled Eggs)
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Croutons (or Your Favorite)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Your Favorite Salad Dressing (see notes)

Instructions

  • Mix Up Your Dressing. If needed, mix up your favorite salad dressing recipe
  • Layer. Next, layer salad greens into a bowl or on your plate. Top with ham, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons. Season with salt & pepper, then drizzle with dressing.
  • Toss. If desired, toss salad with the dressing until well coated. Enjoy right away!

Notes

  • Salad Dressing. Popular choices for Chef's salad are ranch dressing, Italian dressing, and French Dressing (Catalina-Style), but feel free to use your favorite!  
  • Make-Ahead Tips. Feel free to prep the ingredients and dressing ahead of time and store them separately for the best texture. Then, right before serving, you can easily assemble this salad! 
  • More Mix-Ins To Try: Other meats or cheeses, avocado, sesame seeds, more veggies (jicama, bell pepper, carrots, olives, etc.), crispy bacon bits, or beans (like chickpeas or kidney beans). 
  • MOM TIP. Set out all the components and let everyone build their salad just the way they like it! 

Video

Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chef salad, chef's salad, salad

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Recipe (1/4 of the salad, calculated without dressing) | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.3g | Protein: 37.6g | Fat: 20.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 266.6mg | Sodium: 1450.9mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 290.7mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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