Chef Salad
Ingredients
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Salad:
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1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
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1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
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1½ cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 large cucumbers, peeled & sliced
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½ small red onion, sliced thinly
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1 cup ham, diced
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1 cup turkey, diced
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¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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¼ cup carrots, shredded
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4 boiled eggs, quartered
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1 cup croutons, optional
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Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing:
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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¼ cup buttermilk
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¼ cup green onions (greens only), chopped
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¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
​Salad:
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Place all of the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
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Layer the vegetables on top of lettuce, one at a time.
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Sprinkle ham and turkey on top of vegetables; add cheese.
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Place eggs on top of salad. Garnish with croutons and dressing.
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Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing:
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Place egg, lemon juice and salt in blender and process for 30 seconds.
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Leaving blender running, slowly add oil, processing until an emulsion forms.
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add buttermilk, green onions, cheese, garlic and pepper; process 15 seconds.
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Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Dressing keeps for 1 day.
