Chef Salad to Go
Take your lunch game to the next level with this quick and convenient *Chef Salad to Go*. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, tender deli turkey and ham, creamy cheddar cheese cubes, and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, this portable salad is a balanced meal you’ll love. Juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and a drizzle of ranch dressing provide a burst of fresh flavor, while optional crunchy croutons add satisfying texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prep or an easy on-the-go lunch solution. Keep it chilled in a tightly sealed container and enjoy a delicious, wholesome salad whenever you need it! Keywords: Chef Salad to Go, portable salad recipe, meal prep salad, healthy lunch ideas, no-cook salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 4 ounces Deli turkey breast
- 4 ounces Deli ham
- 2 ounces Cheddar cheese
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 10 whole Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 4 tablespoons Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Croutons (optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and divide evenly between two portable salad containers.
Roll the deli turkey breast and ham into tight cylinders and slice them crosswise into bite-sized pinwheels. Divide evenly between the two containers, arranging them neatly over the lettuce.
Chop the cheddar cheese into small cubes and distribute them evenly into both containers.
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them into quarters. Arrange 4 egg quarters in each salad container.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and place 5 in each container. Halve them if preferred.
Peel and chop the cucumber into thin slices or quartered rounds. Divide evenly between the two containers.
If using croutons, add 1/4 cup to each container just before eating to keep them crisp.
Portion 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing into small, leak-proof dressing containers and include one in each salad container.
Season the salads with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired and seal the containers tightly.
Refrigerate until ready to eat. When ready to serve, add the dressing, toss the salad, and enjoy your Chef Salad to Go!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 3829 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.9 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2027 mg | 43% | |
*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.
