Build Your Own Salad Recipe
Make Build Your Own Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Proteins
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Base
Wash the Greens
Thoroughly wash and dry the Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, and Mixed Greens using a salad spinner or paper towels.
Chop the Base
Roughly chop or tear the Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, and Mixed Greens into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add Vegetables
Prepare Vegetables
Wash the Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, and Carrots under cold water.
Chop the Vegetables
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes, slice the Cucumber and Red Onion thinly, dice the Bell Pepper, and julienne the Carrots, then add them to the salad bowl.
Incorporate Proteins
Prepare Proteins
If using grilled chicken, slice it into strips. Peel and chop the Hard-Boiled Eggs.
Add Proteins
Add the sliced Grilled Chicken Breast, Chickpeas, and chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs to the salad bowl.
Make the Dressing
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Honey, Salt, and Black Pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Add Toppings
Sprinkle Feta Cheese, Almonds, and diced Avocado on top of the salad.
Serve
Plate the Salad
Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates and serve immediately.