Best Lighter Chefs Salad Recipes
CHEF SALAD
This Italian Style Chef Salad recipe is made with many classic chef salad ingredients like lettuce, turkey lunchmeat, cheese and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a delicious gorgonzola dressing.This is one of my favorite healthy salad recipes to make!
Provided by The Harvest kitchen
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Slice the layers of onions lengthwise 1/16 inch thick. Place the onion slices in a small bowl of ice water and set aside.
- Drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels before adding them to the salad.
- Rinse, dry and chop lettuce and thinly slice purple cabbage.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, purple cabbage, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, turkey, garbanzo beans, cheese, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and almonds.
- Toss to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup of the Gorgonzola dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
- dd the hard-boiled eggs to the top of the salad and drizzle a little dressing over the tops.
- Add the ingredients to a blender or NutriBullet and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate before serving
- Store in the refrigerator and enjoy for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 122 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 31 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1164 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat
CHEF'S SALAD
Main-course salads can be decidedly unvirtuous. So use light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream in this lightened-up dressing. Other essential ingredients include sliced bacon, cooked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, and cooked ham.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon, and cook until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool. Place in a resealable plastic bag; store at room temperature.
- Prep lettuce, meats, and cheese: Cut romaine into 1-inch ribbons; wash well, and dry. Place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate. Cut turkey, ham, and cheese into bite-size strips. Place in an airtight container; cover, and refrigerate.
- Make dressing: Squeeze lemon into a small bowl. Mince scallion; add to bowl, along with sour cream, mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
- Toss salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, meats, and cheese. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Serve salad topped with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g
LIGHTER CHEF'S SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide lettuce among four salad bowls or plates; top with turkey, avocado, sprouts, radishes, carrots, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing, and serve.
- nutrition information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 385
- Fat: 20.3g (9.1g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 30.1g
- Carbohydrates: 23.8g
- Fiber: 6.2g
LIGHTER COBB SALAD
Cobb salad, a California classic, is chockful of all the staple ingredients like bacon, deli turkey, hard-cooked egg whites, and crumbled blue cheese. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, and drain. Break into bite-size pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Gently fold in blue cheese; season with salt, and set dressing aside.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl; arrange bacon, turkey, tomatoes, egg whites, and avocado on top. Serve salad with dressing alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g
CHEF SALAD
This salad eats like a full meal and is similar to the one you'd get at a salad bar. Place your toppings in small containers and the leafy greens in a bowl to allow it to be modified to a person's preference.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine romaine and butter lettuce in a large bowl and tear into bite-sized pieces. Toss to mix.
- Add turkey, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, and eggs; mix to combine. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine. Another option is to place all the ingredients into individual dishes to allow guests to customize their chef salads to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1084.9 mg
COOKING LIGHT'S SEVEN-LAYER SALAD
From the June 2006 issue of Cooking Light magazine. They recommend serving this with their Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese for a complete meal. I like the addition of the kidney beans as a protein source. Can be whipped up quickly for dinner, or made ahead and refrigerated overnight. I haven't made the full salad, and instead downsized to fit in a small loaf pan for just my Hubby and myself.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Layer lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots in that order in a large bowl.
- Combine sour cream and ranch dressing.
- Spread dressing mixture over carrot layer.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 490.7, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 8.5
LIGHTER CHICKEN SALAD
Try our creamy, not-too-heavy rendition of an American lunch standby.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
- In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 31 g
NIF'S LIGHT AND LEAN CHEF'S SALAD
This salad is a meal in itself! It counts as 7 WW pts. A healthier version of the delicious Chef's salad. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put lettuce and tomatoes into a large salad owl. Pour in the first amount of dressing and sprinkle with preferred amount of pepper; mix well.
- Divide and place on 2 serving plates.
- Arrange half of the cheese, ham, turkey and eggs in rows on each plate of the lettuce mixture. You can sprinkle with a bit more dressing if you want to.
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