Protein-packed salad with ham, turkey, cheese, eggs and fresh veggies in zesty vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 3.5 ounces cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 ounces cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered
→ Cheese
04 - 3.5 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 ounces 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 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
12 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Place chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly across a large serving platter or individual plates as the foundation.
03 - Arrange ham strips, turkey strips, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and quartered hard-boiled eggs in neat sections over the lettuce.
04 - Place tomato wedges, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion around the proteins and cheese.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad immediately before serving, or serve dressing on the side. Garnish with chopped chives and parsley.
