Salad Bar Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Greens
Vegetables
Proteins
Dressings
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Base Greens
- 1
Wash the Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula under cold running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Chop the Greens
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Tear the spinach and arugula into smaller pieces if needed.
- 3
Combine Greens
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula. Set aside.
Preparation of Vegetables
- 4
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
- 5
Slice Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
- 6
Chop Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into small cubes.
- 7
Slice Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.
- 8
Combine Vegetables
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the greens.
Adding Proteins
- 9
Prepare Grilled Chicken
If using pre-cooked grilled chicken, slice it into strips. If cooking from raw, grill until fully cooked and then slice.
- 10
Add Proteins to Salad
Add the sliced grilled chicken breast, chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
Make the Dressing
- 11
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- 12
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Final Touches
- 13
Add Toppings
Top the salad with croutons, sliced avocado, and sunflower seeds for added texture and flavor.
- 14
Serve
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
