cool and crisp chef salad

Detroit, MI
Updated on Jul 31, 2017

I love a fresh chef's salad for dinner on a hot evening. It's a perfect summer meal! I serve it with my recipe for creamy buttermilk dressing! Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 8 - radishes, thinly sliced
  • 4 - green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 - medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
  • - cooked, diced ham (i get 1 slice 1/2 inch thick, from the deli, then cut it into strips)
  • - chopped turkey (i get 1 slice, 1/2 inch thick, from the deli then cut it into strips)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • - homemade croutons
  • - commercial salad dressing
  • - sliced boiled egg
  • CROUTONS FOR CHEF'S SALAD
  • 4 slices stale bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • dash paprika

How To Make cool and crisp chef salad

  • Step 1
    Combine butter and salt; Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle butter and salt mixture over croutons and toss. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more. Cool and serve on Chef Salad.
  • Step 2
    Combine all ingredients except croutons and dressing in a large salad bowl; toss lightly. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve with your favorite dressing. Yield 6-8 servings

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Keyword: #Garlic
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Keyword: #Egg
Keyword: #croutons
Keyword: #side-salad
Keyword: #Turkey
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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Category: Salads

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