Coachman's Salad

Elevate your lunch or dinner table with the hearty and flavorful Coachman’s Salad, a rustic yet refined dish that combines fresh greens, robust proteins, and a tangy homemade dressing. This vibrant salad starts with a crisp base of romaine lettuce and peppery arugula, layered with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Creamy hard-boiled eggs, savory Gruyère cheese, and tender slices of roast beef add satisfying depth, making this salad a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The zesty Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar dressing ties it all together with a delightful hint of sweetness from honey. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this protein-packed salad serves beautifully as a standalone meal or alongside crusty bread for a comforting finishing touch. Perfect for busy weeknights or a fresh change to your weekly meal rotation, this salad offers a delicious blend of wholesome ingredients and bistro-style flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 4 ounces Gruyère cheese
• 6 ounces Cooked roast beef (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 slices Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place both greens in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and arrange them on top of the salad.

Step 5

Cut the Gruyère cheese into thin matchsticks and layer them over the salad, followed by the thinly sliced roast beef.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1986.9

Total Fat 121.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 675.8mg	0%
Sodium 4264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 120.1g	0%

Vitamin D 127.2IU	0%
Calcium 1635.9mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 3305.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 21.6%