Jul 14 2026
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Chef Salad Recipe

Inspired by Frankie's Diner
Time30m
Serves4

Spring mix topped with roast turkey, ham, Swiss cheese and hard-boiled egg, tomato, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Protein & Cheese

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Ingredients

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Thoroughly wash the spring mix greens, cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the cucumber and tomato into rounds, chop the green bell pepper and red onion into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs

    Boil the eggs in a pot of water for about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, cool them in cold water, peel, and slice them into quarters.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 3

    Layer the Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, start with the spring mix as the base. Evenly distribute the sliced cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, and red onion over the greens.

  2. 4

    Add Protein and Cheese

    Layer the sliced roast turkey and ham over the salad. Place the Swiss cheese slices atop the meat.

  3. 5

    Top with Eggs

    Arrange the quartered hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad.

Add Dressing

  1. 6

    Mix and Drizzle Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Serve

  1. 7

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with dressing. Serve immediately.

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