Chef Salad Recipe
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
Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and add them whole to the salad bowl.
- 3
Add Cucumber
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.
Adding Proteins and Cheese
- 4
Add Italian Ham
Layer the Italian ham slices on top of the salad, either whole or chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Add Turkey Breast
Place the turkey breast slices over the ham layer, either whole or sliced.
- 6
Add Provolone Cheese
Add the provolone cheese slices to the top, either whole or diced into smaller pieces.
Adding Garnishes
- 7
Add Black Olives
Add the black olives to the salad, spreading them evenly across the top.
- 8
Add Pickles
Chop the pickles into smaller pieces if desired, and sprinkle them over the salad.
Dressing the Salad
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the Italian dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

