Hearty Classic Salad Ham Turkey (Print View)

A hearty combination of ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh vegetables with tangy vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, sliced into strips
05 - 3.5 oz 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 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Evenly distribute chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce on a large platter or individual plates.
03 - Neatly layer ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion atop the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving or offer dressing on the side.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and parsley as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you're hungry but don't want to spend all afternoon cooking.
  • Every bite has protein, vegetables, and that tangy dressing—so it actually fills you up instead of leaving you reaching for snacks an hour later.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs gently—if you see that gray-green ring around the yolk, you've cooked them too long, and they'll taste sulfurous instead of creamy.
  • Cold ingredients matter more than you'd think; chill your lettuce and dressing bowl beforehand so everything stays crisp and refreshing.
  • Don't dress the entire salad if you're making it ahead—the lettuce will wilt, and everything gets soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Slice your cheeses and meats at the last minute—they dry out faster than you'd expect, especially in a warm kitchen.
  • Keep your salad bowl or platter cold by refrigerating it for 15 minutes before assembly, and your salad will stay crisp for that crucial first eating moment.
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