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Chef Salad

Source of Recipe


From "The Professional Chef," seventh edition






List of Ingredients



• 13 ounces (about 7 cups) cleaned and trimmed mixed salad greens
  
• 8 slices roast turkey, rolled tightly
  
• 8 slices salami, rolled tightly
  
• 8 slices ham, rolled tightly
  
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into 4 wedges each
  
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  
• 8 tomato wedges (1 large tomato)
  
• 1/3 cup thin-sliced cucumber
  
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
  
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) red wine vinaigrette (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Place the greens in a bowl or arrange them on a plate. Arrange the meat, eggs, cheese and vegetables on the lettuce. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and serve.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
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   RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
   
   2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
   6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
   1/2 tsp salt
   Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
   1/2 tsp chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives (optional)
   
   Place the vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add herbs, if desired. Hold under refrigeration until ready to serve. (Makes 1/2 cup.)