- 1 1⁄2 pounds Boston, Bibb, green or red leaf lettuce
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 cup dressing of your choice
- 4 ounces imported Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces baked ham
- 4 ounces smoked turkey
- 4 ounces rare roast beef
- 2 hard-cooked eggs
- 1 avocado
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 cup croutons
A classic chef salad is a hearty American main-dish salad featuring a bed of crisp greens topped with rows or a mix of deli meats, cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables.