This hearty, protein-packed Chef’s Salad is a complete meal in a bowl! Loaded with fresh lettuce, deli meats, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and all the classic toppings, it’s satisfying, nutritious, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this restaurant-quality salad is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
- 8 cups mixed salad greens (iceberg, romaine, or spring mix)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix (optional)
Protein Toppings
- 8 oz deli turkey, sliced into strips
- 8 oz deli ham, sliced into strips
- 6 oz roast beef, sliced into strips (optional)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced or quartered
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (optional)
Cheese
- 6 oz Swiss cheese, cut into strips or cubes
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, cut into strips or cubes
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced or whole
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Croutons for serving (optional)
For the Dressing
- Your choice: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Italian, or Honey Mustard
- Store-bought or homemade
Instructions
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