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Chef salad in a jar

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword chef salad, ham and turkey salad, mason jar salad, meal prep lunch
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ham, turkey, egg, cheddar and Swiss strips with tomato, cucumber and romaine over a Parmesan lemon vinaigrette. Makes four jars.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 C. (1 whole) diced Roma tomato
  • 1 C. (¼ whole) sliced English cucumber
  • 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean ham cut into strips
  • 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean turkey cut into strips
  • 2 hard boiled eggs peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 oz. cheddar cheese cut into thin strips
  • 2 oz. Swiss cheese cut into thin strips
  • 4 C. chopped Romaine lettuce bite-sized pieces
  • 4 Tbs. Parmesan Vinaigrette

Dressing

  • ¼ C. (2 small) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 Tbs. finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tsp. coarse grain mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 6 Tbs. light olive or canola oil

Directions

  • Put all the dressing ingredients in a cruet or pint jar, close the lid and shake hard until blended. Set aside.
  • Set the four wide-mouth jars in a row with the lids off. Pour 1 tablespoon vinaigrette into the bottom of each. Split each salad ingredient into four equal portions.
  • Build each jar in this order: tomato, cucumber, ham, turkey, egg, cheddar, Swiss, with lettuce on top. Close tightly and refrigerate.
  • To serve, check the lid is tight, turn the jar upside down to rest on its lid a few minutes so the dressing drips through, turn upright, open and eat.

Notes

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Keeps refrigerated 3 to 4 days; for storage beyond a day or two, leave the dressing out and add just before eating; keep croutons separate. Safety: contains eggs and deli meats; keep at 40°F or below and eat within 1 to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 305g | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 servings; diced Roma tomato counted as tomatoes, cooked lean ham counted as deli ham, cooked lean turkey counted as sliced turkey breast, Parmesan Vinaigrette counted as oil and vinegar dressing, tsp. coarse grain mustard counted as prepared mustard, light olive or canola oil (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.