Hearty Ham Turkey Cheese Salad (Printable)

A classic mix of ham, turkey, cheeses and fresh vegetables with tangy vinaigrette for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3.5 oz cooked ham, sliced into strips
02 - 3.5 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced into strips
03 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and 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 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Evenly spread chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce on a large serving platter or individual plates.
03 - Neatly place ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, quartered eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red onion over the lettuce bed.
04 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving or offer it on the side.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and parsley atop the salad if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in one bowl, packed with protein and vegetables that actually taste fresh.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it right before eating, which is perfect for weeknight dinners or lunch prep.
  • The tangy vinaigrette brings everything together without weighing you down.
02 -
  • Hard-boil your eggs the right way—too long and you get that gray-green ring around the yolk, which is actually just overcooked iron but tastes off.
  • Assemble the salad as close to eating time as possible because lettuce releases water and the whole thing gets soggy if it sits.
  • Don't be shy with the vinaigrette—this salad needs it to taste alive and bright.
03 -
  • Slice your deli meats and cheeses yourself if you can, right before you assemble—they taste fresher and you control the thickness.
  • Pat your lettuce dry before chopping so the vinaigrette actually clings instead of sliding off into a puddle at the bottom of the platter.
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