Jul 09 2026
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Alternates: Chef Salad W / Choice Of Soup Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Alternates: Chef Salad W / Choice Of Soup Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chef Salad Ingredients (Blue Zone Inspired)

Lentil Soup (Option A) Ingredients

Creamy Tomato Basil White Bean Soup (Option B) Ingredients

Method

Chef Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep greens and vegetables

    Rinse romaine and mixed greens; pat dry and chop. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Dice avocado and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.

  2. 2

    Prepare proteins and toppings

    If not already prepared, cook and slice chicken breast. Slice turkey or ham if using. Peel and halve the hard-boiled eggs. Slice olives and prepare cheese as needed.

  3. 3

    Assemble salad base

    In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine and mixed greens.

  4. 4

    Add toppings

    Top greens with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, olives, eggs, chicken, turkey/ham, cheese, and croutons.

  5. 5

    Make dressing

    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Dress and finish

    Toss salad with dressing just before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Lentil Soup Preparation (Option A)

  1. 7

    Prep aromatics

    Rinse lentils. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, carrot, and celery until translucent and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  2. 8

    Add lentils and liquids

    Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Add thyme and bay leaf.

  3. 9

    Simmer

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

  4. 10

    Finish and season

    Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.

Creamy Tomato Basil White Bean Soup Preparation (Option B)

  1. 11

    Sauté aromatics

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. 12

    Add base and simmer

    Add canned tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 13

    Simmer and blend

    Simmer 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.

  4. 14

    Finish and creaminess

    Stir in fresh basil, then blend with an immersion blender to reach desired creaminess. Stir in almond milk and adjust thickness with additional broth if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.