Chef Salad My Way
Elevate your salad game with "Chef Salad My Way," a fresh, hearty twist on the classic chef salad. This vibrant recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce and tender baby spinach with a medley of colorful toppings, including juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and perfectly cooked chicken breast. Thin slices of deli ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and protein-packed hard-boiled eggs add layers of flavor and texture, while golden croutons provide a satisfying crunch. The star of this dish is the homemade dressing, a tangy and slightly sweet blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy chef salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, making it an ideal quick lunch or light dinner. Serve this salad as is, or pair it with a crusty piece of bread for a complete, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast
- 4 slices Deli ham
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Croutons
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and combine with the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Dice the cooked chicken breast and cut the deli ham into thin strips. Scatter both evenly over the salad.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs, and arrange them around the salad for presentation.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes. Add the avocado to the salad.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and croutons evenly over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving, or serve it on the side.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy your 'Chef Salad My Way'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 917 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 963 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
