Chef's Salad (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boston, bibb, green or red leaf lettuce, or a mixture, washed, trimmed, and dried |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 cup dressing of your choice, such as shallot or herb vinaigrette, ranch, or blue cheese |
4 ounces imported swiss cheese, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces |
4 ounces baked ham, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces |
4 ounces smoked turkey, chicken or duck breast, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces |
4 ounces rare roast beef, cut into 1/4-inch by 2 inch matchstick pieces |
2 hard-cooked eggs, shelled, cut into wedges |
1 ripe hass avocado, diced |
16 vine-ripened cherry or grape tomatoes, halved |
2 kirby (pickling) cucumbers, sliced |
1 cup toasted croutons |
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Directions:
1. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Divide the lettuce among 4 large individual serving bowls. Arrange the cheese, meats, eggs, and avocado, like the spokes of a wheel, on top of each salad. Scatter the tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table. |
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