Jul 13 2026

Chef Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

A blend of romaine & iceberg lettuce topped with carrots, red onions, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella blend

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash and dry the romaine and iceberg lettuce. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Adding Toppings

  1. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and shred the carrots. Slice the red onion thinly. Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes.

  2. 3

    Combine the Toppings

    Add the shredded carrots, sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, and mozzarella blend to the bowl with the lettuce.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve the chef salad immediately in individual bowls or on a large platter.

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