Chef's Salad | Emeril Lagasse

turkey breast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and easier to use.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

croutons

🥗Healthier: toasted whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: homemade croutons

Homemade croutons can be made from leftover bread.

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: vinaigrette

Vinaigrette is often cheaper and lighter.

Slice shallots for the dressing.

In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard and cream.

Slowly drizzle in white wine vinegar while whisking the mixture together.

Add olive oil to the dressing and mix well.

Prepare bib lettuce, red oak lettuce, chicken, ham, cheese, and endive for the salad.

Add a little of the dressing to the salad ingredients and lightly toss them together.

Place hard cooked eggs on top of the salad mixture.

Serve the chef salad.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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