Lighter Chefs Salad Food

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 (EASY IN 15 MINUTES!)

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An easy homemade chef salad recipe that comes together in 15 minutes! Since chef salad ingredients are simple and customizable, you can make this anytime.

Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups Romaine lettuce ((chopped))
8 oz Deli ham ((diced))
1 cup Cherry tomatoes ((halved))
1 cup Cucumbers ((1 medium; cut into quarter moons))
4 oz Cheddar cheese ((cubed))
4 oz Swiss cheese ((cubed))
4 large Hard boiled eggs ((sliced))
1 cup Sugar-Free Thousand Island Dressing

Steps:

Place chopped lettuce into a large bowl, or divide among serving bowls.
Top with ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, cubed cheeses, and sliced eggs.
Add dressing and toss to coat, or serve dressing on the side of individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Protein 23.2 g, Fat 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 650.6 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.