Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsArt's BBQ & BurgersChef Salad Recipe

Chef Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Smoked turkey and ham

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Proteins

Cheese & Extras

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Greens

    Wash the romaine lettuce and spinach thoroughly. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Roughly chop the spinach and add to the bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad. Peel and thinly slice the red onion, adding it to the mix as well.

Adding Proteins

  1. 3

    Chop the Meats

    Dice the smoked turkey breast and smoked ham into bite-sized pieces. Add both to the salad bowl, mixing them in with the vegetables.

Cheese & Extras

  1. 4

    Add Cheese and Eggs

    Shred the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it over the salad. Peel the hard-boiled eggs, slice them into quarters, and arrange them on top of the salad. Add the olives last.

Preparing the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure even coating of the dressing.

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