Best 3 Salad Chefs Salad Plate Recipes

CHEF'S SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 49

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Boston, bibb or green or red leaf lettuce, washed, trimmed, and dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Shallot or Herb Vinaigrette, Ranch, Blue Cheese or Thousand Island Dressing, recipes follow
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
1/4 cup white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or aged sherry wine vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white, red or aged sherry vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
1/4 to 1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled Maytag or other blue cheese (about 3 ounces), divided
1/2 cup half and half
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
3/4 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
1/4 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 hard-cooked large egg, pushed through a sieve or finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper 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.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shallots. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.
Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. For variety, add your favorite dried or chopped fresh herbs.
Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, parsley, chives, scallion, vinegar and pepper to taste. If the sauce is very thick, thin the dressing with a couple tablespoons more of the buttermilk. Use immediately or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup blue cheese, half and half, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and salt, until smooth. Gently stir in the remaining 1/4 cup blue cheese and season with pepper to taste. Use now or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make a paste with the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt by crushing them with the side of a chef's knife. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, onion, relish and egg until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

GARDEN-FRESH CHEF SALAD

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For much of the year, I can use my garden's produce when I make this cool salad. In spring, the salad mix and radishes come from my crop. In summer, I use the tomatoes, cabbage and carrots. What a good feeling! -Evelyn Gubernath, Bucyrus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
6 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped
3 slices deli turkey, cut into thin strips
3 slices deli ham, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
4 green onions, sliced
4 fresh baby carrots, sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper; toss to coat. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEF'S SALAD

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As a child growing up in England with an American mother, I had a surprise one day after school when I went home to my best friend's house for dinner. Her mother offered me a salad, which I expected to be like one of my mum's-lots of crunchy ingredients tossed together in a huge salad bowl and served with a delicious dressing. What I got was a single wedge of tomato, a lettuce leaf, a chunk of cucumber and some salad dressing poured over. It didn't quite have the wow factor of my mum's compositions. This salad, inspired by hers, is crisp, satisfying and the colors make it look as good as it tastes.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound 12 ounces (800 grams) baby potatoes, boiled in their skins, cooled and cut into bite-size pieces
7 ounces plant-based protein chicken fillets, cooked and thinly sliced
2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) watercress (about 2 handfuls)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 heads Baby Gem lettuce, roughly chopped
2 handfuls pitted Nocellara or Castelvetrano olives, pitted and sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Add the potatoes, plant-based chicken, watercress, peas, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, scallions and carrots to a large salad bowl.
Add the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, and a small pinch of salt and pepper to a small jar with a tightly secured lid and shake well.
Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated.

CHEF'S SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

CHEF SALAD FOR ONE

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I love to have a big chef salad for dinner, sometimes, and there are enough ingredients to make a full plate! This recipe serves one, but you can easily multiply it for more servings. These ingredients and quantities are perfect for me, but if you don't like an ingredient, leave it out. If you love bacon, have more! Customize to your or your family's delight. I call this salad a "composed" salad, where the ingredients are placed around the plate, and all the colors are showcased. You can toss it, if you prefer. It's delicious with ranch dressing, but it would also be very tasty with blue cheese dressing.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 ½ cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
½ cup sliced cucumber
⅓ cup sliced green bell pepper
¼ cup shredded carrots
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 ounce cooked turkey, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 ounce cooked ham, cut into thin strips
½ ounce Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
½ ounce Swiss cheese, cut into strips
1 large hard-boiled egg, sliced
1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon ranch dressing

Steps:

Place torn lettuce leaves on a dinner plate.
Evenly distribute sliced cucumber and bell pepper strips around the plate, and sprinkle carrots on top.
Add cherry tomatoes, all around the plate, and sprinkle on sliced black olives.
Place alternating pieces of turkey and ham around the plate, then likewise, with the cheeses.
Arrange the hard-boiled egg slices on top, and sprinkle with bacon crumbles.
Drizzle dressing of choice over all and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 864.2 mg