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Chef Salad Recipe

This chef salad recipe really makes one of the most versatile side salads you can make to serve for a quick breakfast, a nutritious desk-lunch, or a heart-warming dinner.
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 15 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (15)

  • 6 oz romaine lettuce
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz cucumber
  • 1 oz ham
  • 2 medium eggs boiled
  • 0.75 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley divided
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dill

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp of parsley, 1 tbsp whole milk, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dill. Whisking constantly until the mixture is combined.

2

Arrange the 6 oz romaine lettuce as a base on the 4 serving plates. Assemble the 4 oz cherry tomatoes, 4 oz cucumber, 1 oz ham, and 2 boiled eggs on top.

3

Drizzle the salad ingredients with the dressing, sprinkle 0.75 oz shredded cheddar cheese, and the remaining parsley.

4

Toss and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 133kcal | Fat 9g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 111mg | Sodium 243mg | Potassium 284mg | Carbohydrate 5g | Fiber 1g | Sugar 2g | Protein 7g | Vitamin A 4105IU | Vitamin C 10mg | Calcium 85mg | Iron 1mg