Best Mamas Chef Salad Recipes

CHEF'S SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

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.

MOM'S SALAD

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, large diced
1 cucumber, large diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

CHEF SALAD

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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

Ingredients

6 ounces romaine lettuce
1 medium head butter lettuce
6 ounces deli turkey, cubed
3 ounces turkey ham, cubed
3 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned
3 ounces Cheddar cheese, julienned
½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1 baby cucumber, sliced
½ cup croutons
4 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
¼ cup ranch dressing, or to taste

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

MAMA TE'S SENSATION SALAD

Mama Te's Sensation Salad image

Sensation Salad originated decades ago at a now-closed restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and many home cooks have since adopted it as a family recipe. Bright lemon and a kick of garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard define the dressing, and a heavy-handed grating of salty, hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano tops it off. My grandmother, Mama Te, often made her version of Sensation Salad for barbeques, serving it with chicken, rice pilaf, and garlic bread. This easy, everyday salad also pairs well with red meat, seafood, and Italian dishes. Top each serving more grated Parmesan if desired.

Provided by Mary Claire Lagroue

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 medium lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 heads romaine lettuce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and Dijon mustard together until combined.
Tear the leaves of romaine lettuce heads into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.
Pour the dressing over the lettuce to taste and toss until well coated. Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 392.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g