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Sous-Chef Salad

This Chef Salad brings together crisp greens, creamy avocado, savory Smithfield bacon, and classic toppings in a way that feels both fresh a View More expand_more

This Chef Salad brings together crisp greens, creamy avocado, savory Smithfield bacon, and classic toppings in a way that feels both fresh and satisfying. It’s a well-rounded dish that’s as enjoyable to eat as it is to put together.

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Sous-Chef Salad
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Total Time:
40 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


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3 ounces
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Salad

12 oz.
Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon
12 oz.
4
Eggs
4
3 slices
Sourdough bread, cut into cubes
3 slices
1 tbsp.
Olive oil
1 tbsp.
1 tsp.
Kosher salt, divided
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
Ground pepper
1/4 tsp.
1 head
Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head
1 pt.
Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pt.
1/2
English cucumber, diced
1/2
6 oz.
Pepperoncini, drained and chopped
6 oz.
2
Small avocado, diced
2
1/2 cup
Feta cheese
1/2 cup

Dressing

2 tbsps.
Fresh dill
2 tbsps.
1 clove
Garlic, minced
1 clove
1 tsp.
Salt
1 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
White sugar
1/2 tsp.
1 tbsp.
Lemon juice
1 tbsp.
3 tbsps.
Mayonnaise
3 tbsps.
1 tbsp.
Olive oil
1 tbsp.
2 tbsps.
Whole milk
2 tbsps.

Directions


  1. Prepare the Bacon: Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the bacon on a parchment-covered sheet pan.

  2. Bake the bacon for 15–20 minutes, until crispy but not burnt, then transfer it to a paper towel-covered plate to rest for 10 minutes.

  3. Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble it into a small bowl and reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.

  4. Prepare the Eggs: While the bacon cooks, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and gently add the eggs.

  5. Boil the eggs for 15 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for 10 minutes.

  6. Peel the eggs under gently running cool water, roughly chop them, and set aside.

  7. Prepare the Croutons: In a medium bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt.

  8. Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake at 375°F for 5–10 minutes, or until crispy.

  9. Prepare the Dressing: In a clean bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.

  10. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pepperoncini (if using), then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  11. Toss the salad with half of the dressing, then add the chopped eggs, avocado, feta, and crumbled bacon, and toss briefly.

  12. Top the salad with deli meat strips and croutons, and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

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Ingredients


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Salad

12 oz.
Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon
12 oz.
4
Eggs
4
3 slices
Sourdough bread, cut into cubes
3 slices
1 tbsp.
Olive oil
1 tbsp.
1 tsp.
Kosher salt, divided
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
Ground pepper
1/4 tsp.
1 head
Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head
1 pt.
Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pt.
1/2
English cucumber, diced
1/2
6 oz.
Pepperoncini, drained and chopped
6 oz.
2
Small avocado, diced
2
1/2 cup
Feta cheese
1/2 cup

Dressing

2 tbsps.
Fresh dill
2 tbsps.
1 clove
Garlic, minced
1 clove
1 tsp.
Salt
1 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
White sugar
1/2 tsp.
1 tbsp.
Lemon juice
1 tbsp.
3 tbsps.
Mayonnaise
3 tbsps.
1 tbsp.
Olive oil
1 tbsp.
2 tbsps.
Whole milk
2 tbsps.

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