Chef Salad Recipe
Turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers with your choice of dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins and Cheese
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Vegetables
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add both to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Proteins
Slice the turkey and ham into thin strips or cubes. Layer them over the salad base in the bowl.
- 4
Add Cheese
Cut the Swiss and American cheese into strips or cubes and sprinkle them over the salad.
Dressing Options
- 5
Serve the Salad
You can either drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad directly or serve it on the side for individual preference. Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.