Chef Salad Recipe
Make Chef Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Cheese
Dressings and Seasonings
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce and Spinach
Rinse the romaine lettuce and spinach under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the spinach leaves.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel and slice the cucumber into rounds, then add to the mixture. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Adding Proteins
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Bacon Bits
Sprinkle the bacon bits over the salad mixture.
Adding Cheese
- 6
Add Feta and Cheddar
Sprinkle crumbed feta cheese and shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the salad.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 9
Serve
Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.