Chef Salad Recipe
Blue cheese crumbles, cheddar and swiss cheese atop a bed of lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Cheese & Toppings
Additional Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce and Spinach
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach thoroughly. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Adding Cheese and Toppings
- 2
Add the Cheeses
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced swiss cheese evenly over the lettuce and spinach.
- 3
Add Additional Ingredients
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion on top of the cheese.
Dressing the Salad
- 4
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Salad
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.