California Dreaming Salad recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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California Dreaming Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the deli ham and turkey into bite-sized pieces. Shred the cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the hard-boiled eggs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat, crumble it, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped ham, turkey, shredded cheeses, chopped eggs, halved tomatoes, and sliced almonds.

  4. 4

    Add Warm Bacon

    Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the salad while it is still warm.

  5. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your favorite house dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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