Classic Chef Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette
A mix of fresh greens are topped with a rainbow of deli meats, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and drizzled with a flavorful herbed vinaigrette. This classic chef salad is the ultimate lunch or dinner salad!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 394kcal
Ingredients
Herbed Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chef Salad
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium head butter lettuce, chopped
- 3/4 cup diced deli ham
- 3/4 cup diced deli turkey
- 1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced Swiss or provolone cheese
- 2 large diced hard-boiled eggs
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
Herbed Vinaigrette
- Combine vinegar, mustard, sugar, parsley, and chives in a blender or food processor. Blend on low while slowly drizzling olive oil through top. Once olive oil is all added, increase speed to high and blend 20-30 seconds until dressing is smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Chef Salad
- Combine romaine and butter lettuce on a large serving platter or in a large bowl. Arrange meats, cheeses, eggs, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and green onions in lines across greens.
- When ready to serve, drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
See blog post for make-ahead options.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 oz salad | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10482IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 3mg