Lately I've been in the mood for a really big salad! Summer usually does this to me since salads are so light and refreshing, yet still very filling and satisfying. One of my favorites is this Chef Salad.
It has lots of flavor from the different meats, pickled veggies, and a super simple dressing. And, it can be customized to your liking for a really delicious meal during the hot summer months.
To me, a good salad still has all the components of a meal: veggies, fats and protein, and this one is full of all of those! It features lots of veggies, a dressing for some healthy fats, and has an egg and deli meats for protein.
Tips for Chef Salad:
- When selecting a deli meat for this salad, some can have a lot of sugar and preservatives, which for me personally, I don't like, so check the labels. I really love Applegate meats. They have some that are Whole30 compatible and some that aren't, but I always know it is quality meat with minimal ingredients.
- If you don't have the ingredients or time to make a dressing, buy one! I like Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette.
- If you're making this for lunches during the week, prep everything ahead of time. All of these ingredients will last if you chop them at the beginning of the week.
If you are looking for another delicious and easy salad, check out this Pizza Salad.
Chef Salad
A delicious salad that keeps you full!
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce You can also use 1 large head
- ½ Red Onion sliced
- ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
- ¼ cup Pepperoncinis sliced
- ¼ cup Black Olives sliced
- 4 Hard Boiled Eggs
- 4 slices Turkey meat I like Applegate
- 4 slices Ham I like Applegate
Dressing
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce.
- Combine salad ingredients into a bowl and toss.
- Combine salad dressing ingredients into a mason jar or a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Dress the salad to your liking and combine into four bowls. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Use any meat that you like! Like I mentioned I use Applegate, which can be found at almost any grocery store now.
- If you don't have the ingredients or time to make a dressing, buy one! I like Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette.
- If you are making this for lunches, prep everything ahead of time to make your mornings or lunch time easier. All of these ingredients will last if you chop them at the beginning of the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 25gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 1117mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 27679IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 5mg
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