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This easy Chef Salad on a Stick turns a simple but satisfying salad into a fun finger food! Just take the meats, cheese, and veggies, and thread them onto a toothpick. Whether you serve them as appetizers at a picnic or party or tuck them into a lunchbox, everyone will love dunking these salad skewers into their favorite salad dressing or dip!
Why You’ll Love Chef Salad on a Stick
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: No-cook
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Low carb
- Skill Level: Easy
It’s time to skip the bowls and forks, but still enjoy a salad. Yes, these salad sticks are one of my kids’ favorite ways to eat salad, especially when they dunk them in this easy ranch dressing. Truly, they are one of my party appetizer staples because my guests can never resist these fun little bites, and even picky eaters devour them. Here’s why you’ll love them…
- So easy. Since everything is more fun when stuck on a toothpick, I took the meats, cheeses, and veggies that you usually find in a chef’s salad, and skewered them. That’s it!
- Incredibly versatile. Perfect for a party, picnic, or even in a lunchbox (for kids that are old enough to be trusted with small, sharp objects). Just pair it with your favorite dressing or dip.
- Customizable. You can definitely change up the choice of deli meats, skip the cheese to make them dairy free, add different veggies, and more to make your chef salad on a stick just the way you like it.
- Allergy-friendly. No gluten, eggs, or nuts here, and, as I said, you can also skip the dairy. Plus they are low carb too!
Salad Skewers Ingredients
Here’s an overview of what you’ll need to make this recipe. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full amounts and instructions.
- Deli meats. I use a combination of ham, turkey, and Genoa salami, but feel free to try it with roast beef, sliced chicken, or your favorites.
- Cheese. Provolone and cheddar are a tasty pairing, but you can also try slices of Muenster, American, or any cheese you like.
- Tomatoes. Grape or cherry tomatoes will work.
- Cucumber. Cut in quarters lengthwise and sliced.
- Lettuce. Boston, Bibb, or Romaine are great options.
- Salad dressing or dip. Choose your favorite bottle, jar, mix, or homemade recipe.
Proper Storage
Whether you make them in advance or have leftovers, you’ll want to store your chef salad on a stick in the refrigerator. Either tightly wrap your platter with plastic wrap, or transfer them to an airtight container. You can keep them for up to 2 to 3 days. Do not freeze them.
How to Serve Chef Salad on a Stick
The best way to enjoy these salad skewers is to dunk them in your favorite salad dressing or dip. You can go with your favorite store-bought brand, or make your own using one of these recipes:
Chef Salad on a Stick
Ingredients
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 4 slices cheddar or american cheese
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 16 grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber cut in quarters lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cups Boston Bibb lettuce Romaine, or your favorite lettuce
Instructions
- Lay a slice of ham, provolone, turkey, cheddar and two slices salami on a cutting board. Starting with the long side, roll up tightly and cut into four pieces.
- Slide a cherry tomato, piece of cucumber, one rollup of meat and cheese, and a small piece of lettuce on a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve with dip or dressing.
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This looks awesome Brianne! I wish I would’ve had it during the Big Game yesterday!
Thanks, Kristi! You can always make it for the Superbowl. 🙂
So true, everything really is cuter served on a stick! I love this idea…it would definitely be perfect for summer entertaining!
Thank you for the link love, friend!!