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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Fresh Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel and slice the cucumber, red onion, and carrot, then add them to the salad bowl.
Protein Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Protein
If using grilled chicken, slice it into strips and place it on top of the salad. If using ham, simply layer the slices on top.
Topping Addition
- 4
Add Toppings
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the salad. Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over the top.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your Chef Salad with Chicken or Ham!