Emeril's Kicked Up Chef's Salad Recipe

Name: Emeril's Kicked Up Chef's Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely sliced shallot rings; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and spun dry; 3 cups baby red leaf or oak leaf lettuces, washed and spun dry; 2 Roma plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely diced; 1 Belgian endive, chiffonaded; 1/3 pound Gruyere cheese, cut into thin strips; 1/3 pound cooked ham, cut into thin strips (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 pound smoked chicken breast or turkey breast, cut into thin strips; 2 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and cut crosswise into thin slices; Chopped chives, garnish; Chopped parsley, garnish

Servings: persons

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

1
In a small bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar.
2
Let sit for 10 minutes.
3
Add the cream and mustard, and whisk to combine.
4
Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Line 4 large plates with the Bibb lettuce leaves.
7
In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, tomatoes, endive, cheese, ham, and chicken.
8
Add dressing, to taste, and toss to coat.
9
Arrange the mixture in the center of the Bibb lettuce leaves.
10
Decoratively arrange the egg slices around the outer edges of the greens.
11
If desired, drizzle with more dressing.
12
Garnish with the chives and parsley and serve.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup finely sliced shallot rings, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Kicked Up 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.

Emeril's Kicked Up Chef's Salad

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