Chef Salad Recipe
Fresh romaine, topped with sliced smoked ham, roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, tomatoes, black olives, red onions, hard boiled egg, Swiss and Colby Jack cheese.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Cheese
Method
Prepare Salad
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then dry thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes, slice the black olives, and finely chop the red onion. Add all of these ingredients to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare Eggs
Peel the hard boiled eggs and slice them into quarters. Set aside for topping.
Add Proteins
- 4
Slice and Add Ham and Turkey
Slice the smoked ham and roasted turkey breast into strips and arrange them over the salad.
- 5
Cook and Add Bacon
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, drain on paper towels, crumble, and sprinkle over the salad.
Add Cheese and Serve
- 6
Add Cheese
Grate or slice the Swiss and Colby Jack cheese, then sprinkle over the top of the salad.
- 7
Final Touch
Garnish the salad with the quartered hard boiled eggs. Serve immediately with your choice of dressing.
