Description

Chef Salad is a classic, protein-packed salad featuring crisp lettuce, savory meats, cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables, all topped with your favorite dressing. It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for a healthy meal any time of day.

Ingredients

4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped or torn
1 cup cooked turkey or chicken breast, sliced or cubed
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, sliced into strips or cubes
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, sliced into strips or cubes
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup croutons (optional)
Your favorite dressing (ranch, blue cheese, Thousand Island, etc.)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it on a large serving platter or in individual bowls.
Prepare the toppings by slicing or cubing the turkey, cheeses, and vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes and quarter the hard-boiled eggs.
Neatly arrange the turkey, cheeses, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs over the bed of lettuce.
Add croutons if using, and lightly season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately with your choice of dressing on the side or drizzled on top.

Notes

Store ingredients separately to keep everything fresh and crisp.Customize the salad with your favorite proteins, cheeses, and dressings.Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for quicker assembly.This salad does not require reheating—enjoy it cold

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 220mg