Description
A classic chef salad with fresh vegetables, cheese, eggs, and your choice of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, turkey, or ham, diced
- 1/4 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables.
- Chop the lettuce and slice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Arrange the lettuce in a large bowl or plate.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheese, eggs, and protein.
- Sprinkle croutons on top.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite protein or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Store leftovers without dressing to keep vegetables crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chef salad, healthy salad, easy lunch, protein salad