Hearty Ham Turkey Salad (Printable)

A classic mix of ham, turkey, cheese, eggs, and fresh vegetables drizzled with a 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 hard-boiled eggs, 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

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Distribute the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
03 - Arrange ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion neatly over the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad immediately before serving or serve dressing on the side.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and parsley over the salad if desired and serve promptly.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means lunch for four without any stress.
  • You control what goes in, so it works whether you're eating gluten-free, watching calories, or just hungry.
  • It's the kind of salad that feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a Wednesday.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad too far ahead, the lettuce gets droopy and sad—always do it right before serving.
  • The eggs should be cooled completely before you peel them, or the shell sticks and tears the white; a cold water bath after boiling saves your sanity.
03 -
  • Toast the vinaigrette slightly in a warm pan with the mustard before whisking—it brings out deeper flavors and helps the emulsion hold longer.
  • Use a sharp knife for everything; dull knives bruise vegetables and tear cheese, which matters more than people think.
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