Charlie's Chef Salad Recipe
Leafy green mix topped w/ ham, turkey, shredded mozzarella & cheddar, tomato, hard boiled egg
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Cheese
Dressing
Method
Prepare Salad Ingredients
- 1
Wash Leafy Greens
Rinse 5 cups of mixed leafy greens under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.
- 2
Slice Cherry Tomatoes
Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs
Place 3 large eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel and slice into quarters.
Assemble Salad
- 4
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the rinsed mixed leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced ham, and diced turkey.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup each of shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar over the salad base.
- 6
Add Eggs
Place the quartered hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad.
Dress the Salad
- 7
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 8
Dress Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.