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A bowl of chef salad containing lettuce, sliced boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cubes of ham and cheese, avocado chunks, croutons, and a drizzle of green dressing. An avocado half and a jar of dressing are in the background on a gray surface.

Chef Salad

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Make a hearty chef salad with this easy recipe! With crisp greens, savory meat, cheese, and zippy ranch dressing, it's great for a quick meal.
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads Boston bibb romaine, or butter lettuce (or a mix) (or 1 20-ounce container of pre-washed lettuce)
  • ½ cup cubed turkey ¼-inch cubes or strips
  • ½ cup chopped ham ¼-inch cubes
  • ½ cup chopped Swiss provolone, mozzarella or cheddar cheese (¼-inch pieces)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs sliced into ¼-inch thick wedges
  • 4 Campari tomatoes diced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 avocado diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1¼ cups)
  • 1 ½ cups croutons
  • Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with the turkey, ham, cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado.
    A bowl of chef salad with lettuce, sliced boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, cubed cheese, sliced cucumbers, diced ham, and avocado chunks. Whole tomatoes and an avocado are nearby. A striped cloth is partially visible at the bottom.
  • Add as much dressing as you’d like and gently toss. Add the croutons and toss again. Serve immediately.
    A fresh chef salad in a bowl with lettuce, sliced boiled eggs, diced ham, cheese cubes, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. A small jar of green dressing is beside the bowl, with more cherry tomatoes nearby.

Notes

TO STORE: Refrigerate the salad and ranch dressing in separate containers. The dressing will last up to 5 days and the salad will last 2 to 3 days, depending on the freshness of the ingredients you used. Once dressed, the salad will last a day in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 234mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4221IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 3mg
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