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Chef's Salad with Fresh Greens and Protein

Wholesome and Delicious Chef's Salad in 20 Minutes

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Chef's Salad with Fresh Greens and Protein

About this recipe

Experience a balanced and refreshing Chef's Salad, combining the crispness of mixed greens with the richness of turkey, ham, and cheeses. Enhanced with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, and topped with a zesty homemade dressing, it's perfect for a quick meal or a satisfying appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed lettuce greens
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 boiled eggs, sliced
  • 100g sliced turkey breast
  • 100g sliced ham
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the lettuce greens thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Slice the eggs, turkey, and ham into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens.

  5. 5

    Add the turkey, ham, cheeses, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and red onions.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, ensuring each serving has a mix of all components.

Chef's tip

To enhance the flavor, consider adding crispy bacon bits or croutons if you're not adhering to a gluten-free diet.

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