Chef Salad with Ham, Turkey, and Swiss Cheese
Enjoy a fresh and satisfying meal with this Chef Salad with Ham, Turkey, and Swiss Cheese a colorful, protein-packed classic that’s as delicious as it is easy to make! Crisp lettuce is topped with savory ham, tender turkey, creamy Swiss cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh veggies for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 8 cups romaine lettuce (or mixed greens), chopped
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced or sliced into strips
- 1 cup cooked turkey breast, diced or sliced into strips
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, cubed or shredded
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Croutons (optional, for crunch)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Dressing of choice (ranch, blue cheese, honey mustard, or vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and quarter.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash, dry, and chop lettuce. Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and shred carrot.
- Prepare the Proteins u0026 Cheese: Dice or slice ham and turkey into bite-size strips. Cube or shred Swiss cheese.
- Assemble the Salad: Place chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl or divide onto plates. Arrange ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and vegetables in neat sections or mix together.
- Season u0026 Serve: Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add croutons if desired. Serve with dressing on the side or drizzle on top.