Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHero'sChef Salad Recipe

Chef Salad Recipe

Inspired by Hero's
Time30m
Serves4

House salad with Italian ham, turkey, provolone cheese, olives & pickles.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Proteins and Cheese

Garnishes

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare Romaine Lettuce

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Rinse the cherry tomatoes and add them whole to the salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.

Adding Proteins and Cheese

  1. 4

    Add Italian Ham

    Layer the Italian ham slices on top of the salad, either whole or chopped into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Add Turkey Breast

    Place the turkey breast slices over the ham layer, either whole or sliced.

  3. 6

    Add Provolone Cheese

    Add the provolone cheese slices to the top, either whole or diced into smaller pieces.

Adding Garnishes

  1. 7

    Add Black Olives

    Add the black olives to the salad, spreading them evenly across the top.

  2. 8

    Add Pickles

    Chop the pickles into smaller pieces if desired, and sprinkle them over the salad.

Dressing the Salad

  1. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the Italian dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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