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A chef salad topped with tomatoes, cheese, ham, bacon, and a hard boiled egg
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Chef Salad

Chef salad is an easy, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy leftover meat and vegetables. You are the chef and can make it any way you like!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chef Salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leafy romaine lettuce (coarsely cut or chopped)
  • 1/3 cup chopped deli ham
  • 1/3 cup chopped deli turkey
  • 2 slices cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Swiss cheese (cubed)
  • 1/3 cup cucumber (chopped or sliced)
  • 6-7 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 hard boiled egg (prepared and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons ranch dressing (or your favorite dressing)

Instructions

  • Prepare ham, cheese, and vegetables by chopping into cubes or bite-sized slices.
    Lettuce, ham, cheese, cucumbers, ranch dressing and other ingredients to make a Chef Salad
  • Place lettuce in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
    A chef salad topped with tomatoes, cheese, ham, bacon, and a hard boiled egg
  • Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite salad dressing.
    A clear salad dressing pitcher with homemade Ranch dressing next to a chef salad

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Notes

How to Make Chef Salad Ahead

It is best to prepare the salad the day of. The fresher the ingredients the better! Chop and slice the toppings then place each ingredient individually in separate bags or airtight containers. Once you are ready to serve your salad, toss all the ingredients together or decorate the top of a chef salad bowl in a unique and creative way!

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4757IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg