Chef's Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large garlic clove, minced to paste
1/8 tsp table salt
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 slices white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp shallots, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leave, minced
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 medium cucumber , peeped , halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 heads green leaf lettuce, wash, dried , and torn into bite-sized pieces, about 3 quarts
8 oz arugula, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces, about 1 quart
6 oz radishes, trimmed, halved and sliced thin
table salt
ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (quartered if large)
3 large hard-cooked eggs, each cut into 4 wedges
8 oz deli ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch long matchsticks
8 oz deli turkey, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch long matchsticks
8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch long matchsticks

Directions:

FOR THE CROUTONS:.
Adjust oven to middle position and heat oven to 350°F Combine garlic, salt and oil in a small bowl; let stand 20 minutes, then pour through fine mesh strainer into medium bowl.
Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Spread bread cubes in even layer on rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet to room temperature. (Can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours).
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:.
Whisk ingredients together in medium bowl until combined. Add cucumber and toss; let stand for 20 minutes.
FOR THE SALAD:.
Toss lettuce, arugula, and radishes in large, wide serving bowl. Add cucumbers and all but 1 remaining Tablespoon dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss tomatoes in remaining dressing in bowl; arrange tomatoes around perimeter of greens. Arrange egg wedges in ring inside tomatoes and drizzle with any dressing in bowl. Arrange ham, turkey, and cheese over center of greens; sprinkle with croutons and serve imnmediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	416.12 Kcal (1742 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.27g	43%
Cholesterol	137.69mg	46%
Sodium	1028.47mg	43%
Potassium	611.88mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.45g	5%
Sugars	3.96g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	25.36g	51%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	434.6mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.6 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.42g	43%
Cholesterol	45.86mg	46%
Sodium	342.56mg	43%
Potassium	203.81mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.48g	5%
Sugars	1.32g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	16%
Protein	8.45g	51%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	26%
Iron	0.9mg	16%
Calcium	144.8mg	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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