Chef's Salad
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
- 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
Directions
2) Divide the lettuce among 4 large individual serving bowls.
3) 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.
4) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.
Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers (2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh
- 1 small red onion
Directions
1) Slice the cucumber lengthwise and slice thinly.
2) Thinly slice the onion.
3) In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press the liquid out of the vegetables and rinse well with cold water.
4) In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar and stir well. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the dill.
5) Add red chilli or carrot as optional.
Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad
Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup of spiral pasta
- 1 chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 packet cherry tomato
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs paprika powder
- 1 tsp blackpepper powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1) Grill chicken for about 8 minutes
2) Mix all the ingredients together
3) Toss well to combine and serve
