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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 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
Add Olives
Add the black or green olives to the salad mixture in the bowl.
Cook the Protein
- 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
- 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
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Top the salad base with either the shredded chicken or drained tuna. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- 7
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.