Chef Salad Recipe

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You can't go wrong with this fresh tasting chef salad recipe for 2
with a creamy pesto dressing. Oh my!

Mix the dressing, chop the veggies, Whala, done!
Couldn't be easier.
Add crusty bread or delicate biscuits to complete the meal.

Salad Ingredients:
3 cups mixed greens, torn
1/2 cup (2 oz.) mozzarella or provolone cheese, cubed or sliced into julienne strips.
2 oz. cooked ham or turkey, cubed or sliced into julienne strips.
1 oz. salami, cubed or sliced into julienne strips.
1 small tomato, cut into thin wedges.
Small red onion, sliced and separated into rings.
Small green or yellow pepper, sliced into rings.
1/2 of a 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved.

Creamy Pesto Dressing:
3 T. mayonnaise
2 T. sour cream or plain yogurt
1 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. prepared pesto from a jar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 to 2 T. milk

1. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients, except the milk. Add 1 T. of milk at a time to get desired consistency.

2. Place greens on two plates; top with meat and vegetables. Top with dressing.

To cooking for 2,
Julie

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