Jul 14 2026

Chef Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Prepare Eggs

    Peel the hard boiled eggs and slice them into quarters. Set aside for topping.

Add Proteins

  1. 4

    Slice and Add Ham and Turkey

    Slice the smoked ham and roasted turkey breast into strips and arrange them over the salad.

  2. 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

  1. 6

    Add Cheese

    Grate or slice the Swiss and Colby Jack cheese, then sprinkle over the top of the salad.

  2. 7

    Final Touch

    Garnish the salad with the quartered hard boiled eggs. Serve immediately with your choice of dressing.

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