- 1 1⁄2 pounds Boston, Bibb, green or red leaf lettuce
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 cup dressing of your choice
- 4 ounces imported Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces baked ham
- 4 ounces smoked turkey
- 4 ounces rare roast beef
- 2 hard-cooked eggs
- 1 avocado
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 cup croutons
Cooking time:
45 minutes
- Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing.
- Divide the lettuce among 4 large individual serving bowls.
- Arrange the cheese, meats, eggs, and avocado, like the spokes of a wheel, on top of each salad.
- Scatter the tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.