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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Proteins
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Add Olives
Slice the olives if they are whole, and add them to the salad bowl.
Adding Proteins
- 4
Prepare the Chicken
If using cooked chicken breast, chop it into cubes and add to the salad. If raw, cook the chicken by grilling or baking until fully cooked before dicing.
- 5
Cook the Bacon
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces and add to the salad.
- 6
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 8
Mix and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.



