Classic Ham Turkey Cheese Salad (Printable)

Hearty ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh veggies combined with tangy vinaigrette in a crisp salad.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Distribute chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly on a large platter or individual plates.
03 - Neatly place ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, quartered eggs, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion atop the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving or offer dressing on the side.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and parsley over salad if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal on one plate, so you feel satisfied without needing sides.
  • You can prep everything in advance and toss it together when guests arrive.
  • The combination of cold proteins and crisp vegetables means it stays refreshing even on warm days.
02 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs earlier in the day if possible; they're much easier to peel after they've sat for a few hours.
  • Don't dress the whole salad if you're not serving it immediately; the lettuce will wilt, and everyone prefers it crisp.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you have the time; everything stays colder longer.
  • Slice your proteins and cheese thicker than you think you need to; thin slices get lost in the salad, while more substantial strips make every bite satisfying.
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