Chef Salad Recipe
Ham, smoked turkey, Cheddar, black olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Cheese
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare Vegetables
- 1
Chop Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes, slice them in half, and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare Cucumber
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare Mushrooms
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth, slice them, and add to the salad.
Add Proteins and Cheese
- 5
Add Ham and Turkey
Cube the ham and smoked turkey into bite-sized pieces and layer them on top of the salad.
- 6
Add Cheddar Cheese
Grate or cube the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add Toppings
- 7
Add Black Olives
Drain the black olives, slice them if desired, and scatter them over the salad.
Make Dressing
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serve
- 9
Dress and Serve Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.