Jul 13 2026
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California Salad Recipe

Inspired by Breakfast Clubb
Time30m
Serves4

Topped with chicken or tuna

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, slice the avocado, and finely chop the red onion. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Olives

    Add the black or green olives to the salad mixture in the bowl.

Cook the Protein

  1. 4

    Prepare Chicken or Tuna

    If using cooked chicken, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces and set aside. If using canned tuna, drain it and set aside.

Make the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Top the salad base with either the shredded chicken or drained tuna. Drizzle the dressing over the top.

  2. 7

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.

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