Low Sodium Classic Chef Salad

Wholesome, vibrant, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Classic Chef Salad is a delicious twist on the timeless favorite, crafted to help you enjoy bold flavors with reduced salt. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, it's a feast of textures and colors. Tender slices of cooked chicken breast, low sodium turkey, and Swiss cheese provide satisfying protein, while creamy avocado and perfectly boiled eggs add richness and healthy fats. A zesty, homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic powder ties it all together, proving that less sodium doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. Perfect as a quick, 20-minute lunch or light dinner, this salad is as nutritious as it is crave-worthy—your new go-to for fresh, guilt-free dining!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cooked skinless chicken breast
• 2 Hard-boiled eggs
• 4 slices Low sodium turkey breast
• 4 slices Low sodium Swiss cheese
• 1 Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your vegetables. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber and bell pepper. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips and add to the bowl. Do the same with the low sodium turkey breast and Swiss cheese.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs, and the avocado. Add these to the salad bowl as well.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to ensure the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one day to maintain freshness and crispness. Enjoy your low sodium classic chef salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1594.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1848.3

Total Fat 103.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g
Cholesterol 862.7mg	0%
Sodium 836.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 184.8g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 1066.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 3760.0mg	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: 49.9%

Protein: 39.7%

Carbs: 10.4%