Big Shaker Salad With Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Chicken Tenders
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce and spinach. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion. Add these ingredients to the bowl.
- 2
Add Toppings
Top the salad base with grated carrots, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
Chicken Tenders Preparation
- 3
Prepare Chicken Tenders
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the chicken breast into strips. In a bowl, beat the egg and add the salt and pepper.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat it with breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken tenders and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Salad
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad bowl, drizzle the dressing over the top, and toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve
Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve immediately.
