Jun 09 2026

Salad By The Pan Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh garden salads served in a large pan.

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Ingredients

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Greens

Vegetables

Protein (optional)

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Greens

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula thoroughly. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces, and leave the spinach and arugula whole. Place all greens in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and grate the carrot. Add all chopped vegetables to the bowl with the greens.

  3. 3

    Add Protein (if using)

    If you are adding grilled chicken or chickpeas, slice the chicken into strips or rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add to the salad bowl.

Dressing

  1. 4

    Make the Dressing

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

Combine and Serve

  1. 5

    Mix the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss everything gently until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a large pan for serving. Enjoy your fresh garden salad by the pan!

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