Classic Chef Salad Ham Turkey (Printable)

Hearty mix of ham, turkey, cheese, eggs and fresh vegetables with tangy vinaigrette dressing

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, julienned
11 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Chop both heads of lettuce and arrange evenly across a large serving platter or individual plates, creating a bed for toppings.
03 - Place ham strips, turkey strips, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and quartered hard-boiled eggs in neat sections over the lettuce.
04 - Arrange tomato wedges, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion in attractive clusters over the salad.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over salad immediately before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Garnish with chopped chives and parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its a complete meal that comes together in under thirty minutes
  • You can customize it with whatever proteins and cheese you have on hand
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving because the lettuce will start to wilt if it sits with the vinaigrette
  • Room temperature ingredients taste better together than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • A mandoline makes quick work of the cucumber and carrots for uniform slices
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry with paper towels or a clean towel so the vinaigrette actually sticks
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