Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTop NotchCold Plate Recipe

Cold Plate Recipe

Inspired by Top Notch
Time30m
Serves2

Tuna salad or chicken salad, cottage cheese, coleslaw, ham, turkey, beef, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber and fruit.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare Tuna Salad

    In a bowl, mix canned tuna, mayonnaise, and chopped celery until well combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chicken Salad (Optional)

    If using canned chicken, mix it with mayonnaise and chopped celery in a separate bowl. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Plate

    On a large plate, place a generous scoop of tuna salad and/or chicken salad in one section.

  4. 4

    Add Cottage Cheese

    Next to the salad, add a scoop of cottage cheese.

  5. 5

    Layer the Coleslaw

    Add a portion of coleslaw mix next to the cottage cheese.

  6. 6

    Arrange Meats

    Place slices of ham, turkey, and roast beef in another section of the plate.

  7. 7

    Add Boiled Eggs and Veggies

    Arrange sliced boiled eggs, tomato, and cucumber attractively on the plate.

  8. 8

    Finish with Fruit

    Finally, add a cup of seasonal fruit to the plate for a refreshing touch.

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