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
Vegetables
Proteins
Cheese & Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash Greens
Thoroughly wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, spinach leaves, and arugula. Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Combine Greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the washed Romaine lettuce, spinach leaves, and arugula.
Chop Vegetables
- 3
Prepare Cucumber
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
- 5
Slice Red Bell Pepper
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the salad.
- 6
Grate Carrot
Grate the carrot and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add Proteins
- 7
Add Chicken
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
- 8
Prepare Eggs
Peel the hard-boiled eggs, chop them into quarters, and place them on top of the salad.
- 9
Sprinkle Bacon Bits
Evenly distribute the bacon bits over the salad.
Cheese & Dressing
- 10
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
- 11
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 12
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 13
Serve Immediately
Serve the Chef Salad immediately as a refreshing meal or side dish.
