Description
Chef Salad Sticks are a portable twist on the classic salad, featuring bite-sized pieces of deli meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with your favorite dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed (or ham, turkey, or roast beef)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, cut into cubes
1 cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup black olives (optional)
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup Italian dressing or your favorite salad dressing
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients by cutting meats and cheeses into bite-sized cubes. Slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into chunks. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set everything aside.
- Thread the ingredients onto the skewers in an alternating pattern. For example, start with cucumber, followed by a tomato, then chicken, followed by cheese cubes, and repeat.
- Once the skewers are assembled, drizzle them with your choice of dressing (Italian dressing works well) and add salt, pepper, or fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Variations: Add more vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or radishes. For a spicy version, use jalapeño or pepperoncini slices.
- Grilled Version: Grill the skewers for a few minutes on a preheated grill to add a smoky flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
