Chef's Salad Recipe
A hearty salad with ham, turkey, cheese, croutons, and hard-boiled egg wedges, doubling the size of our garden salad.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Cheese
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Add the spinach.
- 2
Chop the Cucumber and Tomatoes
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl with the lettuce and spinach.
Adding Proteins and Cheeses
- 3
Add Proteins
Add the diced ham and diced turkey evenly over the salad base.
- 4
Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs
Peel the hard-boiled eggs, slice them into wedges, and arrange them on top of the salad.
- 5
Incorporate Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and feta cheese over the salad.
Toppings and Dressing
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the croutons and olives over the salad.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the top of the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately in individual bowls or plates, ensuring each serving has a bit of everything.

