Small Chef Salad Recipe
Crisp lettuce topped with ham, turkey breast, bacon, tomatoes, black olives, Swiss cheese and Colby cheese.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Vegetables
Cheese
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves. Toss gently to mix.
- 2
Add Proteins
Add the diced ham, diced turkey breast, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the salad base. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Incorporate Vegetables
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives to the salad mixture. Stir gently to avoid bruising the tomatoes.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese and Colby cheese over the salad. Toss lightly to distribute the cheese throughout.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
Serving
- 6
Serve Immediately
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and serve immediately for the best freshness.
