Chopped Chef's Salad Recipe

Name: Chopped Chef's Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheesy Garlic Crostini; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup minced garlic; 32 slices French bread, thinly sliced into 5-inch-long diagonal pieces; 32 slices Kraft Provolone Slices; Kale Salad; 2 gal. kale, chopped; 1 qt. watercress, picked; 2 cups Diced ham, sauteed; 2 cups tomatoes, diced; 2 cups scallions, chopped; 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, diced; 1/3 cup capers; 2 cups Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing

Servings: persons

Cheesy Garlic Crostini
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup minced garlic
32 slices French bread, thinly sliced into 5-inch-long diagonal pieces
32 slices Kraft Provolone Slices
Kale Salad
2 gal. kale, chopped
1 qt. watercress, picked
2 cups Diced ham, sauteed
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 cups scallions, chopped
1 cup pepperoncini peppers, diced
1/3 cup capers
2 cups Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing

1
Mix butter and garlic; spread onto bread slices.
2
Place on parchment paper-lined sheet pans.
3
Bake in 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) standard oven 15 min.
4
or until golden brown and toasted.
5
For each serving: Top 2 crostini with 2 cheese slices.
6
Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
7
Combine 2 cups (500 mL) kale, 1/4 cup (50 mL) watercress, 2 Tbsp.
8
(30 mL) each ham, tomatoes and scallions, 1 Tbsp.
9
(15 mL) peppers, 1 tsp.
10
(5 mL) capers and 2 Tbsp.
11
(30 mL) dressing.
12
Serve salad on top of crostini.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheesy Garlic Crostini, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup minced garlic, 32 slices French bread, thinly sliced into 5-inch-long diagonal pieces, and more.

Yes, Chopped Chef's Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chopped Chef's Salad

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