I know the title doesn't sound very appealing - but, this salad really is a satisfying bowl of a full meal deal.
A Chef Salad was what my taste buds & finicky tummy was wanting … so, that's what I gave them.
I admit that going into town after a true chef salad would have been what most people do … but, I am not like most people; I kinda do my own thing: plus, the weather threw a serious kink into the entire day - skimpy snowflakes were predicted & expected, but Mother Nature seems to be on a perpetual drunken binge, lately:
I had turkey meat which could be subbed for chicken: so, that was pulled from the freezer & thawed out (wicked with paper towels after thawing). And I had Budding Pastrami luncheon meat, that would have to stand in for the bacon; and Oscar Meyer sliced Ham luncheon meat that could sub for the ham.
So, I got busy prepping for supper before I even had my morning coffee.
I didn't put the salad together until suppertime - so, that is how the recipe is written: you can make it immediately, if that suits your Day 😉
Val's Luncheon Meat Chef Salad Recipe
3 eggs * 2 c. Water * 2 pkg's Budding Pastrami * Oscar Meyer Ham luncheon meat, 5 slices * 2 c. cooked Turkey, cubed * a chunk of Cheddar, grated * 3 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, grated * 1 head of Iceberg lettuce * 1 Red Onion, peeled & sliced * 2 med-size Tomatoes, chunked * Salad Dressing of choice
1 sm. Saucepan * 1 Kitchen Knife * Kitchen Scissors * Vegetable Grater, upright style * 1 ct. 2-Gal. Ziploc baggie * 3 Soup bowls * 1 Lrg. Salad Bowl * Supper Plate & silverware
1) Place the eggs in a small pan, add water to cover. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes; remove from water & place in a bowl - refrigerate for a couple hours. Then shell, and slice.
2) With kitchen scissors, slice the luncheon meat; place in a bowl & wrap - refrigerate until suppertime.
3) With an upright vegetable grater, grate the cheeses; place in a bowl & wrap - refrigerate until suppertime.
At suppertime, I tore a head of Iceberg lettuce into a 2-gal. Ziploc & added all the ingredients - crimping the baggie closed, and tossing well. Then, I dumped the salad mixture into a large bowl for serving.
The salad came together quickly - and I snacked on it until bedtime. It was tasty enough to warrant a repeat 🥗😊
Today was a very slow Day 🐌 - the weather was cold & wet 💧, and my knees ached … so, all I basically did was make a supper salad, cruise the internet 💻🌐, make air-waves contact with friends 📱, & read a couple chapters of a Clive Cussler novel ☕️📕
