Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Hard-boil the egg by placing it in a pan of water and bringing to a gentle boil for one minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 14 minutes.
- Transfer the egg to an ice water bath for 8 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- While the egg cools, arrange the mixed greens on individual plates or a large serving platter.
- Artfully arrange the julienned ham, turkey, and sliced chicken breast on top of the greens in small piles throughout the salad.
- Slice the hard-boiled egg and distribute around the plate, along with the cheese cubes.
- Add the cucumber chunks to the center of the salad, then scatter the sliced onion and quartered tomato throughout.
- For the dressing, combine ketchup, red wine vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, and egg substitute in a mason jar.
- Slowly add the olive oil while whisking or shaking the jar. Season with salt to taste.
- Refrigerate the dressing for about an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, drizzle just enough dressing over the salad to lightly coat the ingredients without drowning them.
Nutrition
Notes
This chef salad is highly customizable - feel free to swap turkey for roast beef, try different cheeses like Swiss or blue cheese, or add crispy bacon for extra flavor. For a Mediterranean twist, include olives and feta cheese.
The homemade dressing can be made several days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Leftover dressing will keep well for up to a week.
For a complete meal, serve with crusty artisan bread, warm garlic breadsticks, or a light soup like tomato bisque.
