Jul 13 2026

Chef Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, dressing choice

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Romaine Lettuce

    Remove the outer leaves from the romaine lettuce. Rinse the leaves under cold water to clean them, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Wash the tomatoes under cold water. Cut off the stem end and slice the tomatoes into quarters. If desired, you can also dice them into smaller pieces. Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Cut off both ends and slice it into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add the sliced cucumber to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Onion

    Peel the onion and slice it thinly. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes before adding them to the salad. Add the sliced onion to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your dressing of choice over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning or add more dressing as desired.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes if you prefer it chilled. Enjoy your fresh Chef Salad!

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