Best Tossed Chefs Salad Recipes

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THE BEST TOSSED SALAD



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You can customize this salad with whatever veggies you have on hand making it the perfect way to utilize your fresh veggies!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups lettuce
1 cup cucumber
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup mixed vegetables (radish, shredded carrot, purple cabbage)
2 tablespoons almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar (cider, balsamic or white)
1 teaspoon honey
seasoned salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  • Toss salad with dressing to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEF'S SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.

TOSSED CHEF'S SALAD



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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this hearty tossed salad made using meat, chicken and vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup julienne strips cooked meat (beef, pork or smoked ham)
1/2 cup julienne strips cooked chicken
1/2 cup julienne strips Swiss cheese
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
1 small bunch romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Reserve a few strips of meat, chicken and cheese for topping salad. Mix remaining meat, chicken and cheese, the onions, lettuce, romaine and celery in large bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise and French dressing. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss. Top with reserved meat, chicken and cheese strips, the eggs and tomatoes. Store remaining salad covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 300 mg

CHEF SALAD



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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

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar will work too)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large head romaine lettuce
1 cup purple cabbage, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 pint small sweet cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem ends
1/2 large hot house cucumber, rinsed and sliced thin
1 cup (1/2 pound) roast turkey sliced thin at deli then cut into strips
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half
1-1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
5 peperoncini, stems cut off and discarded, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/3 cup Marcona almonds
1/2 cup Gorgonzola dressing (more for serving)

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

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CLASSIC CHEF'S PASTA SALAD



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Get ready for pasta salad with a twist-and made easy with Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ Classic Pasta Salad Mix. Inspired by the classic chef's salad, this Classic Chef's Pasta Salad recipe has something for everyone. Cooked chicken, ham, cheese, spinach and pasta are tossed in a creamy dressing for a satisfying pasta salad that's perfect for dinner or lunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ Classic Pasta Salad Mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup cubed block cheddar or Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup julienne-cut cooked chicken
1 cup julienne-cut cooked ham
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from box), mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to make dressing.
  • Add pasta, cheese, chicken, ham and spinach to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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