Friday, August 19, 2011

Chef Salad w/ Honey Mustard Dressing


Boy am I glad it's Friday!  I don't really have big plans for the weekend (possibly the KY State Fair?), but the usual - relaxing. 

Andy is going to be out tonight for a bachelor party, so that leaves me to fend for myself tonight for dinner.  I work late, so I might just throw together some CSA vegetables and see what I come up with!

Salads are always my go-to lunch during the week, but every now and then you'll see them appear for dinner.  I made this a while back, but it's still been in the back of my mind because it was one of the best and most filling salads I've ever had.  The easy honey mustard dressing really makes this something special!

Ingredients:


Dressing:

1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped dill

Salad:

Romaine Lettuce
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and julienned
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
3 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped
shredded cheddar cheese
sliced turkey, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped

I love the "Mason Jar" method when making salad dressings.  What is that?  Well, basically, throw in all of the ingredients for the dressing into a Mason Jar.  Shake until mixed.  Pour on top of salad.  Easy?  Hell yeah it is.

To assemble the salad, wash the lettuce and shake dry.  Divide among plates and top with apple, eggs, bacon, cheese, turkey, and carrots.  Drizzle on dressing. 

And bam!  Lunch or dinner is ready in no time. 

I don't usually like honey mustard as anything other than a dipping sauce for chicken, but on top of this salad... it was amazing.


What's your favorite salad & dressing combo?

Have a great weekend guys!

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33 comments:

  1. VictorAugust 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love the chef salad. Love the flavours that you put into the dressing. Have a nice weekend, Peggy.

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  2. Kristy LynnAugust 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    thanks for figuring out dinner for me tonight :)

    PS. one of my go-to salads is really just raw onion, avocado, strawberries, and toasted almonds chucked on some greens from the garden (fresh greens are key here!), a bit of S & P, and then a drizzle of olive oil. It's so fresh and simple and everything just works together.

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  3. yummychunkletAugust 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I'm excited to try and make my own dressing. The closest I've ever come is a simple vinaigrette. The salad looks tasty!

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  4. Pretend ChefAugust 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    This is a salad recipe I need to bookmark for when I go back to work soon (if I get the job). The dressing sounds so delicious.

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  5. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.August 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Great recipe! I love chef salads! The dressing looks really good!

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  6. ErinAugust 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Awesome salad! I love making my own dressing for salads!

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  7. LillyAugust 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love honey mustard dressing! I make it with whole mustard seeds cuz I love the little kick it gives.
    Great salad!

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  8. Shannon ~ My Place In The RaceAugust 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'm getting a tad bit hungry and looking at this salad has not helped the situation any! :P Looks so good!!

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  9. Kelly @ Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a great salad, this looks delicious!!! :)

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  10. polwigAugust 19, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This cobb salad looks beautiful, I love the big bacon pieces

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  11. IlkeAugust 19, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    It sounds filling! Lots of protein packed.
    I do not use honey mustard in dressings but if you say it is good, I sure will try!

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  12. Jayne @ Married to a Meat-eating Military ManAugust 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Yum! Am going to have to try this one, too! Carnivore will love it. :) Dressing looks really good, too. :)

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  13. savoryandsavageAugust 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh, wow, that is a delicious looking salad!

    A great dinner for dining solo.

    I am definitely going to make that dressing.

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  14. TorviewtorontoAugust 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    i like the dressing lovely colourful salad

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  15. NaokoAugust 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Love the looks of this salad, so delicious.

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  16. LisaAugust 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I really would love this. In fact, I think i'll make it soon---I don't know why chef's salads don't happen in my house. I love everything in them!
    Lately I've just been doing a lot of balsamic vinaigrettes with beets and goat cheese. That's good too...but yours looks super!

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  17. Cassie @ Bake Your DayAugust 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love seeing everything that you come up with from your CSA basket. First, that salad dressing sounds awesome! Second, I love adding apples to salad, this sounds amazing!

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  18. BlackswanAugust 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Peggy, hope this finds u well. It has been a while since we last exchanged words. Love the salad. The bacon was the first to catch my eyes. hahaha!

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  19. Vimitha AnandAugust 19, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Yummy refreshing salad with a simple flavorful dressing

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  20. Nava.KAugust 20, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I love salad too Peggy, just like the one you made, a simple, healthy and all for yourself.

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  21. kitaAugust 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I wanna go to a fair! Total pouty face going on over here. Guess I can't complain too much though.
    I could really go for this salad right now though! It looks soooo good and filling. Love a salad that leaves your tummy happy and not wanting more.

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  22. LizzyAugust 20, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Oh, this is fabulous! The perfect entree salad...love it~

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  23. MonetAugust 20, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Any salad with goat cheese makes me smile...especially if walnuts and strawberries are thrown in! Thank you for sharing this recipe. The food looks yummy and your words always make me smile. I hope you have a wonderful Saturday, my sweet friend.

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  24. Kate@DiethoodAugust 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Oh how perfect! AND there's bacon in there... mmmmm!

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  25. AnnAugust 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This is a beautiful salad! As for my favorite salad combo - it's the next one I try! I LOVE making salads and try new ones all the time!

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  26. SandraAugust 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful, colorful and flavorful..i have nothing else to say:))) Really just perfect salad in my opinion!

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  27. Nami | Just One CookbookAugust 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I noticed that you always make my kind of salad and I have a lot of salad recipes bookmarked from you. And this one is no exception. I love salad that has eggs on it and this honey mustard dressing sounds gooooooood! I'll try this recipe very soon!

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  28. KarenAugust 21, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I love simple salads that pack a punch, like your beautiful chef salad. Can't say no to anything that has bacon in it. :-) Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

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  29. ValAugust 21, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Pure Perfection!

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  30. Lynsey @MoscatoMomAugust 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    That salad looks AMAZING. And the "mason jar method" I have never heard of, but I am totally going to try it. Sounds much easier than whisking whisking whisking... LOL

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  31. Elle (Bromography)August 21, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Great salad! Love the apple.

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  32. Gopika RamAugust 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    You are making me hungry Peggy :D Love the dressing and the salad :D Yumm..

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  33. PavithraAugust 21, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Wow lovely dressing and gorgeous salad.

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