Best 7 Tossed Chefs Salad Recipes

**A Culinary Journey: Explore the Symphony of Flavors in Tossed Chefs Salad Recipes**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece, where crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and delectable proteins unite in perfect harmony. The tossed chefs salad is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, offering a refreshing and nutritious meal that tantalizes the taste buds. From classic combinations to innovative variations, this collection of tossed chefs salad recipes promises a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. Get ready to elevate your salad game and create restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen.

**Recipes:**

* **Classic Tossed Chefs Salad:** Embark on a culinary journey with this timeless recipe, featuring a medley of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and crunchy croutons. Dressed with a tangy vinaigrette, this classic salad is a symphony of simplicity and flavor.

* **Loaded Tossed Chefs Salad:** Take your salad to the next level with this protein-packed, flavor-forward recipe. Grilled chicken or tofu, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and a variety of cheeses add a delightful array of textures and flavors to the classic tossed chefs salad.

* **Cobb Salad:** Experience a taste of Americana with this iconic salad, featuring crisp lettuce, ripe avocado, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles. Drizzled with a tangy dressing, the Cobb salad is a hearty and satisfying meal that will delight your senses.

* **Southwestern Tossed Chefs Salad:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this Tex-Mex inspired salad. Featuring a blend of crisp lettuce, grilled corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, and a zesty dressing, this salad brings the vibrant flavors of the Southwest to your table.

* **Asian Tossed Chefs Salad:** Discover a world of flavors with this Asian-inspired salad, featuring a medley of crisp greens, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, crunchy wontons, and a tangy Asian dressing. This salad is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Asia.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF'S SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

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.

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

Your Basic Tossed Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

Contest-Winning Festive Tossed Salad image

With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this tossed salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can be thankful for. -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine
1 medium pear, chopped
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TOSSED CHEF'S SALAD

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this hearty tossed salad made using meat, chicken and vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup julienne strips cooked meat (beef, pork or smoked ham)
1/2 cup julienne strips cooked chicken
1/2 cup julienne strips Swiss cheese
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
1 small bunch romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

Reserve a few strips of meat, chicken and cheese for topping salad. Mix remaining meat, chicken and cheese, the onions, lettuce, romaine and celery in large bowl.
Mix mayonnaise and French dressing. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss. Top with reserved meat, chicken and cheese strips, the eggs and tomatoes. Store remaining salad covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 300 mg

CHEF SALAD

Chef Salad image

This salad eats like a full meal and is similar to the one you'd get at a salad bar. Place your toppings in small containers and the leafy greens in a bowl to allow it to be modified to a person's preference.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 ounces romaine lettuce
1 medium head butter lettuce
6 ounces deli turkey, cubed
3 ounces turkey ham, cubed
3 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned
3 ounces Cheddar cheese, julienned
½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1 baby cucumber, sliced
½ cup croutons
4 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
¼ cup ranch dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Combine romaine and butter lettuce in a large bowl and tear into bite-sized pieces. Toss to mix.
Add turkey, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, and eggs; mix to combine. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine. Another option is to place all the ingredients into individual dishes to allow guests to customize their chef salads to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1084.9 mg

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

TOSSED SALAD

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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 cups torn mixed greens
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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Tips for Making the Best Tossed Chef's Salad:

- Use a variety of fresh, crisp and colorful vegetables for the salad. Aim for at least 5-6 different types of vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes and green onions. - Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly and are easy to eat. - For the dressing, use a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and honey. You can also add herbs and spices to your taste, such as salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. - Toss the salad gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the dressing. - Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. - Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives or dill. - For a more substantial salad, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, hard-boiled eggs or crumbled bacon. - You can also add other ingredients to the salad, such as croutons, nuts or seeds. ###

Conclusion:

A chef's salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish or a main course. With endless variations of vegetables, proteins and dressings, you can easily customize the salad to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give a tossed chef's salad a try!