This is the ultimate chef salad recipe made with classic ingredients like fresh greens, meats, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in homemade dressing.
Ham & Cheese. For this recipe, I use Hormel Natural Choice Deli Ham and Turkey. For the cheeses, I use slices of Swiss cheese and slices of cheddar cheese.
Pick quality ingredients. Your salad is only as good as what goes into it! Quality meats and cheeses from the local deli are worth it.
Chop and slice however you want. The salad is tasty regardless of how you cut the ingredients.
Hold off on the dressing. If not eating right away, wait to add dressing to avoid a soggy salad. Pre-make the dressing to have it ready.
Swap cherry for sun-dried tomatoes. This is great when fresh tomatoes aren't in season.
Try a variety of cheeses. Not a fan of Swiss? Try provolone, blue cheese, or brie.
Mix it up with more meats. Add variety with deli chicken, salami, bologna, or pastrami.
Experiment with add-ins. Olives, avocado, radishes, onions, carrots, and celery can boost flavor. Pumpkin seeds or nuts add nutrition and crunch.
Croutons for crunch. Want some extra crispiness? Toss in some garlic croutons.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
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