Nif's Light and Lean Chef's Salad

Elevate your lunch game with Nif's Light and Lean Chef's Salad, a vibrant and protein-packed dish that's both nutritious and satisfying. Made with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of lean proteins like sliced chicken breast and low-fat turkey, this salad is a health-forward twist on the classic chef's salad. Tender hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of low-fat shredded cheddar cheese add richness and flavor to every bite. Topped with a tangy and guilt-free Greek yogurt dressing infused with Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh lemon juice, this salad is perfect for those seeking a wholesome and low-fat option without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for meal prep or a quick meal for four, it's the ultimate light and nutritious fix for busy weeknights or fresh mid-day meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 8 ounces Cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 4 slices Low-fat turkey slices
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small Avocado, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cooked chicken breast into strips and cut the turkey slices into bite-sized pieces. Add both proteins to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange them over the salad along with the sliced avocado and red onion.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the salad.

Step 6

To make the dressing, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for individual preference.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients and dressing if pre-dressed.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this light and lean chef's salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1367.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1424.6

Total Fat 62.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 711.9mg	0%
Sodium 3706.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 158.2g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 1125.1mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2973.7mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 13.7%