How to Make the Classic Chef Salad

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Feta is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Wash the leaf lettuce and cut the bottom off.

Slice the lettuce into small pieces and place it in a large bowl.

Cut the ham and turkey lunch meat into strips.

Slice the tops off the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.

Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half.

Divide the lunch meat in half and place it on the bed of lettuce.

Add freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese down the center.

Place the hard-boiled egg halves around the salad.

Add the quartered tomatoes.

Sprinkle seasoned croutons around the outside.

Serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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