Chef Salad Recipe That’s Crisp, Creamy Perfection
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What is a better way to celebrate warmer months than with a kick ass homemade chef salad recipe.
It’s a super power way to sneak in some vegetables, plus get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Hells, to the yeah!
When I was a kid, you couldn’t pay me to eat veggies. Douse a salad with homemade ranch dressing, then dump a truck ton of meat and cheese, and I was digging in.
The best part about this chef salad recipe is that it’s a choose your own adventure for your fork!
Customize it, add some bacon, change the cheese up. It’s your plate, yo! Make sure that you enjoy it!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS HOMEMADE CHEF SALAD
- This is Where I Murder Vegetables Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Cheese Grater
- Vegetable Peeler
- Egg Slicer (if you are a sucker for kitchen gadgets like I am)
Chef Salad Ingredients
What typically goes into a chef salad? Chef salad normally has the following ingredients:
- Turkey and/or ham
- Cheese
- Tomatoes (if you like that sort of thang)
- Hard boiled eggs
- Lettuce
- Salad Dressing (Typically ranch dressing, but this honey mustard dressing is the bomb too!)
- Cucumbers
Wanna get crazy? You could also top this salad with my easy peasy homemade croutons
COOKING TIPS AND TRICKS: COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best lettuce? Normally chef salad contains romaine or iceburg lettuce. Don’t let that stop you, baby! Red lettuce? Sure, why not! Spinach? Go crazy with your bad self. Just make sure to pick bright lettuce so that stuff is fresh, yo!
What is the best dressing? The typical dressing for this salad is homemade ranch dressing. We also think it is FABULOUS with an easy Italian dressing or our 30 second honey mustard dressing.
What if I don’t like (insert ingredient here)? Typically chef salad has tomatoes in it, do you see any tomatoes in my pictures? NOPE, that’s because this home slice really doesn’t care for fresh tomatoes. If something isn’t your jam, then just take it off. We won’t judge.
What is the best cheese? Cheddar and/or swiss cheese are the “typical” cheeses for this salad. Just like anything else though, we are all about you walking your path. If your taste buds are screaming out for some pepper jack, DO IT!
How to Make Your Own Chef Salad
MUST TRY SUMMER SALADS:
- Southwest Chicken Salad
- Peach and Bacon Salad
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- Easy Italian Cold Pasta Salad
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Chef Salad Recipe That's Crisp, Creamy Perfection
Make your own chef salad at home. Yum yum in the tummy in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- One Head of Romaine Lettuce (Chopped)
- 1 Hard Boiled Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Turkey Cubed
- 1/4 Cup Ham Cubed
- 1/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 Cup of Bacon (Chopped)
- 2 Tbsp Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the torn lettuce
- Drizzle bowl with Ranch Dressing, and toss until coated
- Top the salad with ham, turkey, bacon, and cheese and give it another light toss
- Top with chopped hard boiled eggs.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Want to make a chef salad for a crowd? Just double or triple this recipe!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 CupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 128Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 253mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g
Jodi says
I am totally craving this salad now! It looks delicious. I love all the ingredients you used too!
shelley says
I love a good chef salad! BTW – your pictures are gorgeous!!
Ash Sears says
Chef salads are da bomb dot com! And you are super sweet! Food photography is a passion of mine 🙂
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I am working on my menu for next month and you posted this at the right time. Made me crave more salads. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Ash Sears says
Summer is a great time to crave salads 🙂
Mary says
That salad looks so yummy. And with the perfect dressing it can easily be eaten all summer long.
Ash Sears says
Thanks! It is super yummy! Great with fresh crisp veggies, and of course Ranch Dressing 😉
Charlene says
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
crystal says
This looks so yummy! I now want salad for lunch.
Cherryl says
I love trying out different versions of Chef Salad, so I’m looking forward to trying this one!
Marie says
This looks incredible! I love chef salad and this one looks fresh, crisp and tasty. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Miz Helen says
A delicious salad! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon.
Miz Helen
Beverly says
Your chef salad looks great! I haven’t put one together in a while. After seeing this, it’s going on our menu soon. Thanks for sharing at Brag About It. Pinning.
April says
Awesome! How many servings is this?
Ash Sears says
This recipe can serve 1-3 salads. Just matters how hungry you are 😉