This is the ultimate chef salad recipe made with classic ingredients like fresh greens, meats, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in homemade dressing.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best salad recipes, chef salad, chef salad recipe
Garnish with green onions and parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
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.