Emeril’s Kicked Up Chef’s Salad

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Poultry
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup finely sliced shallot rings
  2. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  3. 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  4. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  5. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  6. 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and spun dry
  7. 3 cups baby red leaf or oak leaf lettuces, washed and spun dry
  8. 2 Roma plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
  9. 1 Belgian endive, cut into chiffonade
  10. 1/3 pound Gruyere cheese, cut into thin strips
  11. 1/3 pound cooked ham, cut into thin strips (about 3/4 cup)
  12. 1/4 pound smoked chicken breast or turkey breast, cut into thin strips
  13. 2 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and cut crosswise into thin slices
  14. Chopped chives, for garnish, optional
  15. Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add the cream and mustard, and whisk to combine. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Line 4 large plates with the Bibb lettuce leaves.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, tomatoes, endive, cheese, ham, and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat. Arrange the mixture in the center of the Bibb lettuce leaves. Decoratively arrange the egg slices around the outer edges of the greens. If desired, drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with the chives and parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 521
Total Fat 42 g
Saturated Fat 14 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 29 g
Cholesterol 187 mg
Sodium 788 mg

 

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