Golden State Chef Salad Recipe

Name: Golden State Chef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ tablespoon snipped chives; ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 4 cups romaine lettuce (cos); 12 lb asparagus spear, trimmed and roasted, cut into 2-inch pieces (read *NOTE); 6 yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half or 6 cherry tomatoes; 2 -3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and cut up into bite size pieces; ⅓ cup white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes (I used Irish Dubliner Vintage); ¼ cup sliced cucumber; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Servings: persons

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon snipped chives
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon heavy cream
4 cups romaine lettuce (cos)
12 lb asparagus spear, trimmed and roasted, cut into 2-inch pieces (read *NOTE)
6 yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half or 6 cherry tomatoes
2 -3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and cut up into bite size pieces
⅓ cup white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes (I used Irish Dubliner Vintage)
¼ cup sliced cucumber
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

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*NOTE: To roast the asparagus, place the spears singly in a baking pan.
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Cook at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes, turning them at the halfway mark so that they roast evenly.
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Spears should still be crisp NOT mushy.
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Set aside to cool.
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Dressing: Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
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Salad dressing is best prepared at least 1 hour in advance.
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(If dressing it too thick, thin with a little bit more milk or cream.
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Salad: Wash the romaine lettuce.
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Use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce.
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Place the romaine in a salad bowl.
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Toss with the remaining salad ingredients.
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Serve dressing on side.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Golden State Chef 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.

Golden State Chef Salad

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