Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for cross-contamination or unspecified natural flavors in sliced ham or turkey.
"Nothing helps scenery like ham and eggs."
-Mark Twain, Author
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This healthy recipe is the traditional Chef's Salad. There are other dressings that you can use, including the Honey Mustard or the Parmesan Peppercorn and they will have a similar amount of calories.
Chef's Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 3 Tbsp. dressing with salad
Cooking Time: 75 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This healthy vinaigrette salad dressing recipe keeps well for about 4 - 7 days.
| 1 cloves | garlic (peeled and crushed) |
| 2 Tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | fresh lemon juice |
| 5 Tbsp | white wine vinegar |
| 2 Tbsp | honey |
| 1/2 tsp | ground dry mustard |
| 3 cups | romaine lettuce |
| 1/4 | (per serving) cucumber (siiced) |
| 1 small | (per serving) tomato (quartered) |
| 1/4 | red bell pepper |
| 1 | (per serving) hard boiled egg (peeled and quartered) |
| 1 ounce | (per serving) low-fat sliced ham |
| 1 ounce | (per serving) low-fat sliced turkey |
| 1 ounce | reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
Place garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender and blend on high for about 15 seconds.
Chill dressing for at least an hour.
For each serving use 3 cups of chopped romaine lettuce, the sliced cucumber and three Tbsp. dressing tossed in a bowl.
Place the dressed greens and cucumbers in a serving bowl and top with the tomato, diced red pepper, hard boiled egg, ham, turkey and sliced cheese.
Serve while chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3 Tbsp. dressing with salad
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 368 | Calories from Fat 149 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 257mg | 86% |
| Sodium 547mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrates 24g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 31g |
| Vitamin A 213% | Vitamin C 221% |
| Calcium 22% | Iron 20% |
| Vitamin K 163 mcg | Potassium 1023 mg |
| Magnesium 67 mg | |