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Classic American Chef Salad

American · Main

A hearty and protein-packed American lunch staple featuring a bed of crisp greens topped with sliced meats, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables.

Ready in 30 minutesHigh proteinLow carb
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25 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Servings2 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Place eggs in a small saucepan

    Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once cold, peel and quarter the eggs.

    10 min

  2. Thoroughly wash and dry the lettuce

    Thoroughly wash and dry the lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and distribute evenly between two large bowls.

  3. Slice the ham, turkey, and cheese

    Slice the ham, turkey, and cheese into thin, uniform strips (julienne style).

  4. Arrange the ham, turkey, cheese, egg quarters, tomato wedges

    Arrange the ham, turkey, cheese, egg quarters, tomato wedges, and cucumber slices on top of the lettuce beds in organized rows or sections.

  5. Drizzle with Ranch dressing immediately before serving, or serve the dressing

    Drizzle with Ranch dressing immediately before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.

A little kitchen wisdom

Ensure the salad greens are thoroughly dried after washing to prevent the dressing from becoming watery. Chilling the plates before serving keeps the salad crisp and refreshing.

What you'll need

Small saucepanMixing bowlsChef's knifeCutting board
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Hard-boil the eggs and slice the meats and cheeses up to 2 days in advance. Keep stored separately in airtight containers.

Store & enjoy

Store the assembled salad without dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Allergens

Contains eggs, milk.

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Classic American Chef Salad
Step 1 of 5

Place eggs in a small saucepan

Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once cold, peel and quarter the eggs.

10 min