Salad Bar Recipe
Make your own creation, as healthy or as indulgent as you want, at the original salad bar.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base Greens
Vegetables
Proteins
Toppings
Dressings
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Prepare the Greens
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula.
Adding Vegetables
- 2
Chop and Add Vegetables
Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, chop the bell pepper, and julienne the carrots. Add all the chopped vegetables to the salad bowl with the greens.
Incorporating Proteins
- 3
Add Proteins
Slice the grilled chicken breast into strips and add it to the salad. Also, add the drained chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese.
Final Toppings
- 4
Add Toppings
Top the salad with croutons, sunflower seeds, and sliced avocado.
Dress and Serve
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
