Meals Matter

Chef's Salad

Contributed By: DCC
dairycouncilofca

Try this main course salad that packs over half of your day's calcium requirement!

Ingredients

1 Head of lettuce

2 Tomatoes

8 slices Cheddar cheese

8 slices Swiss cheese

8 slices Turkey or luncheon meat

4 Hard-boiled eggs

Sliced black olives

Salad dressing

Preparation

Wash and tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Peel and slice eggs. Cut cheese and meat into 1" to 2" strips. Slice tomatoes. Arrange lettuce in bowl; add sliced cheese, vegetables, meats, and olives. Add dressing. Toss and serve.

Cook's Notes

You can add almost anything to this complete meal-in-a-bowl. Try sprouts, radishes, sliced carrots, avocado, croutons, etc.

Serve with crusty rolls and butter.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Lunch
Salads & Dressings

Nutrient Information

Calories: 475
Total Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 38 g
Calcium: 538 mg
Sodium: 854 mg
Fiber: 3 g