Chef's salad with ham, cheese and egg
A big, filling salad of ham, cheddar and boiled egg on crisp cos with a tangy mustard dressing.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, then cool in cold water, peel and quarter.
9 min - 2
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and a pinch of salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
- 3
Spread the lettuce over a large platter or into four lunchboxes.
- 4
Arrange the ham, cheddar, tomatoes, cucumber and eggs in rows on top.
- 5
Scatter with spring onions and drizzle over the dressing just before eating.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.