Chef Salad Recipe
turkey, ham, and bacon atop iceberg lettuce with shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, eggs, and croutons
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Meats and Cheese
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the iceberg lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged outer leaves and cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes, green peppers, and onions into small pieces. Set aside.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Slice the Meats
Slice the turkey breast and ham into thin strips.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Combine the Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, start with the iceberg lettuce as the base. Layer the diced tomatoes, green peppers, and onions on top.
- 7
Add Meats and Cheese
Next, add the sliced turkey, ham, and chopped bacon over the vegetables. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 8
Top with Eggs and Croutons
Garnish the salad with the chopped hard-boiled eggs and croutons.
- 9
Serve the Salad
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add their preferred amount.