Easy Maurice Salad
Get ready to experience the ultimate deli-style salad that’s been making taste buds happy for generations! This Maurice Salad combines premium meats, cheese, and crisp vegetables with a dreamy, creamy dressing that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.
What makes this salad truly special is its perfect balance of textures and flavors – from the tender turkey and ham to the sharp Swiss cheese, and that incredible mayo-based dressing that ties everything together. It’s like having your favorite sandwich transformed into an elegant salad!
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp onion, finely minced
- 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1½ tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 lb turkey breast, cut into strips
- ½ lb ham, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, cut into strips
- ½ cup sweet gherkin pickles, sliced
- 16 pimento-stuffed green olives
Steps
- In a blender, combine the white wine vinegar, minced onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, mustard powder, and mayonnaise. Blend on medium speed for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and emulsified. The dressing should have a creamy, pourable consistency with no visible onion pieces.
- Add the hard-boiled egg and fresh parsley to the blender. Pulse 4-5 times in short bursts until finely chopped but not pureed. The egg should be visible as tiny specks throughout the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Arrange shredded iceberg lettuce on individual plates, creating a bed about 2 inches deep. Drizzle each portion with 3-4 tablespoons of the prepared dressing, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer turkey strips, ham cubes, and Swiss cheese strips evenly over the dressed lettuce. Top with sliced gherkin pickles. Garnish each plate with 2-3 green olives. Serve immediately while ingredients are cold and crisp.
Smart Swaps
- Use light mayonnaise instead of regular (1:1 ratio) to reduce calories
- Substitute turkey ham for regular ham to lower fat content
- Replace iceberg with romaine lettuce for more nutrients
Make It Diabetes-Friendly
- Omit sugar from dressing and use 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener
- Choose reduced-sodium meats to help with blood pressure
- Increase fiber by adding 1 cup shredded cabbage to the lettuce base
- Reduce portion size to 1½ cups total for better carb control
Pro Tips
- Prep ingredients the day before but assemble just before serving
- Pat meats and cheese dry with paper towels to prevent watery dressing
- For best results, chill plates for 15 minutes before assembly