Hearty Ham Turkey Cheese Salad (Print Page)

Classic salad with ham, turkey, cheeses, eggs, and crisp fresh vegetables tossed in vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large hard-boiled eggs, 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

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley

# Directions:

01 - Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Spread chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
03 - Place ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion neatly over the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the assembled ingredients just before serving or serve it on the side.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and parsley on top if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in a bowl, with protein and healthy fats that actually keep you satisfied through the afternoon.
  • Everything comes together in under thirty minutes, no cooking experience required.
  • The visual appeal alone makes it feel fancier than the effort deserves.
02 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs ahead of time if you want everything cold; warm eggs will make the whole salad uncomfortable instead of refreshing.
  • Don't dress the salad more than five or ten minutes before serving, or the lettuce starts to give up and go limp and sad.
  • Quality deli meats actually matter here; they're half the point, so don't cheap out on ham and turkey that tastes like nothing.
03 -
  • Chill your platter or plates in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you have the time; it keeps everything cold longer and makes the whole experience better.
  • Cut your vegetables about an hour before you eat, then pat everything dry gently with paper towels to prevent excess water from watering down your dressing.
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