Chef Salad Recipe
Loaded with crisp lettuce, smoky ham, bacon, cheese, eggs, and fresh veggies, this satisfying salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 495kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 1 small head romaine lettuce chopped
- ¼ head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 4 hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters lengthwise
- 1 cup deli-style ham cut into strips
- 4 slices cheddar cheese cut into strips
- ½ pound cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ small red onion peeled and diced
- ½ cucumber peeled and chopped
- ½ cup croutons
- ¼ cup salad dressing plus more as needed
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 6 slices bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- While the bacon cooks, start prepping the toppings. Then, place 1 small head romaine lettuce and ¼ head iceberg lettuce into a large salad bowl. Top with the bacon, 4 hard-boiled eggs, 1 cup deli-style ham, 4 slices cheddar cheese, ½ pound cherry tomatoes, ½ small red onion, ½ cucumber, and½ cup croutons.
- Pour ¼ cup salad dressing over the bowl and gently toss to coat. You can also toss the salad, plate it, and then let everyone add their preferred dressing.
For meal prep: Pour the salad dressing into a ramekin with a lid so the salad doesn't get soggy.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include salad dressing. Check the dressing label or recipe for additional nutrition details.
- Hard-boiled eggs can be made ahead or purchased cooked and peeled to save time.
- For meal prep, store the dressing and croutons separately and add them right before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14547IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg
