Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Turkey Chef Salad, a protein-packed dish that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Featuring tender slices of cooked turkey breast, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, and rich cheddar cheese, this recipe combines fresh ingredients with bold flavors. Topped with hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, and crunchy croutons, every bite offers a delightful mix of texture and taste. Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion add bursts of freshness, while a drizzle of ranch dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this turkey salad is both quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd, it's a wholesome option sure to please!
Begin by preparing all salad ingredients. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice or cube the cooked turkey breast and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all vegetables to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Add them to the salad along with the diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and croutons.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the ranch dressing, or your preferred dressing, over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy a fresh, protein-packed meal!
Calories |
3282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 225.8 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 998 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 5014 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 223.2 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1346 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 5060 mg | 108% | |
*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.