Hearty Ham Turkey Salad (Printable Version)

A filling blend of ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh vegetables tossed with tangy dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 carrot, julienned
11 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Evenly spread chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce on a large serving platter or on individual plates.
03 - Neatly arrange ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion over the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the assembled ingredients just before serving or serve it on the side.
05 - Optionally sprinkle chopped chives and parsley over the salad for enhanced aroma and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its a complete meal in one bowl, loaded with protein and fresh vegetables
  • The homemade vinaigrette comes together in seconds but tastes restaurant quality
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble when ready to serve
02 -
  • Delicate ingredients like eggs and tomatoes can get squished, so layer them on top not underneath heavier items
  • The dressing tastes best at room temperature, so do not refrigerate it after making
  • Prevent soggy salad by waiting until the last minute to add the dressing
03 -
  • Cold ingredients make a better salad, so give your lettuce a good ice water bath and dry it thoroughly
  • Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad, adjusting salt or acid as needed
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