Traditional Chef's Salad Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Ham, turkey, bacon, tomatoes, cheese blend, eggs, & choice of dressing on a bed of mixed greens

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Ingredients

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1
Wash and Prepare Mixed Greens
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the medium tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, removing the seeds if desired.

3
Slice Ham and Turkey
Cut the ham and turkey into thin strips or bite-sized cubes, depending on your preference.
4
Cook Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Once cooked, remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble or chop into smaller pieces.
5
Prepare Hard-boiled Eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water to cool, then peel and chop.

6
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, followed by the chopped tomatoes, sliced ham, turkey, crumbled bacon, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the cheese blend over the top of the salad.
8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side for individual preference.
9
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately.