Chef Salad

Chef Salad - a classic favorite American salad with fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, ham, and cheese topped with a creamy honey mustard yogurt dressing. A fantastic easy and healthy lunch or dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 372kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

1 large head romaine lettuce , washed, dried and chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
1 large cucumber , chopped about 1 cup
1 large carrot , shredded about ¾ cup
5 large eggs , hard-boiled
1 block mild cheddar cheese , cubed abut 2 cups
2 cups ham , cubed

Salad Dressing

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 tablespoons shallots , minced
sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, shallots, salt, and pepper.
Assemble salads in individual bowls or in a large serving bowl, top with dressing and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate leftover dressing. Lasts up to 2 weeks.
Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables to match your preference.
In any salad, make sure you season your greens. A little olive oil or just some salt works perfectly to enhance their natural flavor.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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