Lighter Chefs Salad Recipes

CHEF'S SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Divide the lettuce among 4 large individual serving bowls. 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. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.

CHEF SALAD

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This Italian Style Chef Salad recipe is made with many classic chef salad ingredients like lettuce, turkey lunchmeat, cheese and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a delicious gorgonzola dressing.This is one of my favorite healthy salad recipes to make!

Provided by The Harvest kitchen

Categories Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar will work too)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large head romaine lettuce
1 cup purple cabbage, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 pint small sweet cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem ends
1/2 large hot house cucumber, rinsed and sliced thin
1 cup (1/2 pound) roast turkey sliced thin at deli then cut into strips
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half
1-1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
5 peperoncini, stems cut off and discarded, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/3 cup Marcona almonds
1/2 cup Gorgonzola dressing (more for serving)

Steps:

Slice the layers of onions lengthwise 1/16 inch thick. Place the onion slices in a small bowl of ice water and set aside.
Drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels before adding them to the salad.
Rinse, dry and chop lettuce and thinly slice purple cabbage.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, purple cabbage, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, turkey, garbanzo beans, cheese, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and almonds.
Toss to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
Drizzle 1/2 cup of the Gorgonzola dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
dd the hard-boiled eggs to the top of the salad and drizzle a little dressing over the tops.
Add the ingredients to a blender or NutriBullet and blend until smooth and creamy.
Refrigerate before serving
Store in the refrigerator and enjoy for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 122 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 31 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1164 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat

QUICK CHEF'S SALAD

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In Cheney, Washington, Katie Anderson quickly tosses together this smaller-size version of an all-time salad classic. Pair the fresh medley of veggies, sliced egg, deli meat and cheese with breadsticks to make a complete lunch or light dinner. Or serve it alongside a favorite soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups torn salad greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 ounces deli ham, julienned
4 ounces deli turkey, julienned
4 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced
4 pitted ripe olives
Salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

On two serving plates, arrange the salad greens, onion, celery, ham, turkey, cheese, egg and olives. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

LIGHTER ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 red chile, thinly sliced
1 cup cashew halves
2 cups grated carrots (from about 3 medium carrots)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves, for garnish
2 zucchini, spiraled thin
2 Persian cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 small red cabbage, thinly sliced

Steps:

To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, garlic, lime juice and chile in a bowl. Set aside.
Lightly toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely chop and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, chopped mint, chopped basil, zucchini noodles, cucumbers, bell peppers, cabbage and toasted cashews. Add the dressing to the bowl and toss together gently (zucchini noodles are fragile). Garnish with mint and basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 398 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 15 grams

LIGHTER CHICKEN SALAD

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Try our creamy, not-too-heavy rendition of an American lunch standby.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 31 g

CHEF SALAD FOR ONE

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I love to have a big chef salad for dinner, sometimes, and there are enough ingredients to make a full plate! This recipe serves one, but you can easily multiply it for more servings. These ingredients and quantities are perfect for me, but if you don't like an ingredient, leave it out. If you love bacon, have more! Customize to your or your family's delight. I call this salad a "composed" salad, where the ingredients are placed around the plate, and all the colors are showcased. You can toss it, if you prefer. It's delicious with ranch dressing, but it would also be very tasty with blue cheese dressing.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 ½ cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
½ cup sliced cucumber
⅓ cup sliced green bell pepper
¼ cup shredded carrots
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 ounce cooked turkey, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 ounce cooked ham, cut into thin strips
½ ounce Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
½ ounce Swiss cheese, cut into strips
1 large hard-boiled egg, sliced
1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon ranch dressing

Steps:

Place torn lettuce leaves on a dinner plate.
Evenly distribute sliced cucumber and bell pepper strips around the plate, and sprinkle carrots on top.
Add cherry tomatoes, all around the plate, and sprinkle on sliced black olives.
Place alternating pieces of turkey and ham around the plate, then likewise, with the cheeses.
Arrange the hard-boiled egg slices on top, and sprinkle with bacon crumbles.
Drizzle dressing of choice over all and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 864.2 mg

CHEF'S SALAD

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Main-course salads can be decidedly unvirtuous. So use light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream in this lightened-up dressing. Other essential ingredients include sliced bacon, cooked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, and cooked ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 1/2 pounds romaine lettuce hearts (2 to 3 hearts)
8 ounces cooked turkey breast, not sliced
4 ounces cooked ham, not sliced
4 ounces Swiss cheese, not sliced
1 lemon
1 scallion
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Cook bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon, and cook until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool. Place in a resealable plastic bag; store at room temperature.
Prep lettuce, meats, and cheese: Cut romaine into 1-inch ribbons; wash well, and dry. Place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate. Cut turkey, ham, and cheese into bite-size strips. Place in an airtight container; cover, and refrigerate.
Make dressing: Squeeze lemon into a small bowl. Mince scallion; add to bowl, along with sour cream, mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
Toss salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, meats, and cheese. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Serve salad topped with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g

NIF'S LIGHT AND LEAN CHEF'S SALAD

Nif's Light and Lean Chef's Salad image

This salad is a meal in itself! It counts as 7 WW pts. A healthier version of the delicious Chef's salad. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories Greens

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped or torn, lightly packed
5 cherry tomatoes, halved or 10 grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
pepper
1/2 cup light medium cheddar, cubed
3 ounces no-fat ham, cut into thin strips
3 ounces reduced-fat smoked turkey breast, cut into thin strips
1 large egg, hard-cooked, chopped
1 large egg white, hard-cooked, chopped (just hard boil 2 eggs and throw out 1 of the yolks)

Steps:

Put lettuce and tomatoes into a large salad owl. Pour in the first amount of dressing and sprinkle with preferred amount of pepper; mix well.
Divide and place on 2 serving plates.
Arrange half of the cheese, ham, turkey and eggs in rows on each plate of the lettuce mixture. You can sprinkle with a bit more dressing if you want to.