Chef Salad with Ham Turkey (Printable Version)

Hearty mix of ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh vegetables with tangy vinaigrette dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 ounces cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 ounces cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, julienned
11 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Spread chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly across a large serving platter or individual plates to create a bed for toppings.
03 - Arrange ham strips, turkey strips, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and quartered eggs in neat sections over the lettuce base.
04 - Place tomato wedges, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and red onion slices in attractive sections around the proteins and cheese.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad immediately before serving, or offer dressing on the side. Sprinkle with fresh chives and parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically a complete meal on one plate, no cooking required
  • The homemade vinaigrette takes less than two minutes and tastes infinitely better than bottled dressing
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing, or the dressing will slide right off instead of coating the leaves
  • The vinaigrette can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a sealed container at room temperature
03 -
  • If making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and store the assembled salad covered with a damp paper towel in the refrigerator
  • The salad stays freshest when served within an hour of assembly
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