This Classic Chef Salad recipe is full of healthy, energizing ingredients and includes a simple homemade salad dressing! This is easy to make ahead of time and makes a great lunch or dinner!
1 ½cupsromaine lettucechopped (can also use iceberg)
¼cupcherry tomatoeshalved
5slicescucumber
2slicesturkey
3/4cupcubed ham steak
2slicesSwiss cheese
¼cupcubed cheddar cheese
1hard boiled eggsliced
1/3cupcroutons
2Tablespoonssalad dressing of choice
Instructions
Layer the lettuce on the bottom of a large plate.
Arrange all of the toppings on top as desired. Drizzle chilled dressing over the top when ready to serve.
Notes
It’s best to boil the eggs and let them chill prior to serving.
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
• 3 ⁄4 cup mayonnaise • 3 ⁄4 cup buttermilk • 1 ⁄2 cup blue cheese crumbled • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon onion powder • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepperCombine all ingredients in a small bowl until well incorporated. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving. Yields 16 servings of salad dressing @ 2 TBS per serving.Be sure to check out my homemade Creamy Caesar Dressing and Homemade Croutons too!