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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Boston, bibb or green or red leaf lettuce, washed, trimmed, and dried
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe shallot or herb vinaigrette, ranch, blue cheese or thousand island dressing
- 4 ounces imported Swiss cheese, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces
- 4 ounces baked ham, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces
- 4 ounces smoked turkey, chicken or duck breast, cut into 2-inch long matchstick pieces
- 4 ounces rare roast beef, cut into 1/4-inch by 2 inch matchstick pieces
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, shelled, cut into wedges
- 16 vine-ripened cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 kirby (pickling) cucumbers, sliced
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, diced
- 1 cup toasted croutons
Method
- Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put into a large mixing bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper 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.
