Premium Salads Recipe
Several choices of premium salads, most can be topped with grilled or crispy chicken.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce and mixed greens. Toss them together gently to create a base for your salad.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl along with the sliced red onion.
- 3
Incorporate Cheese
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad mixture evenly.
Topping the Salad
- 4
Choose Your Protein
For a grilled chicken option, grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked and slice them. For crispy chicken tenders, fry or bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
- 5
Add Toppings
Place the grilled or crispy chicken on top of the salad. Dice the avocado and sprinkle the walnuts over the salad for added crunch.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to ensure the greens stay crisp.