Jul 14 2026

Chef Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

A refreshing Chef Salad featuring a colorful mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a variety of meats and cheeses, all topped with your choice of dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots. Thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.

  3. 3

    Add Proteins and Cheese

    Add the cooked chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.

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