California Chopped Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this California Chopped Salad is a vibrant mix of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and an array of colorful veggies like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet corn. Creamy avocado, savory cooked chicken, tangy crumbled feta, and nutty sliced almonds add a satisfying depth of flavor and texture. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a deliciously versatile dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Whether you're after a healthy entrée or a shareable side, this California-inspired recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 Avocado
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh. Scoop out the avocado pieces and gently add them to the salad.
Add the sweet corn kernels, cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced), crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds to the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and satisfying California Chopped Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.8 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2999 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.1 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 162.8 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 957 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 5545 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
