California Club Salad
Crisp, colorful, and loaded with bold flavors, the California Club Salad is a fresh take on a classic club sandwich in salad form. This hearty, protein-packed dish features a base of vibrant romaine lettuce topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, tender diced chicken breast, creamy avocado, smoky crumbled bacon, and perfectly boiled eggs. Finished with shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, a touch of red onion for zing, and a drizzle of ranch dressing, this salad is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal as a filling lunch, a light dinner, or a standout side for your next gathering. Elevate your salad game with this irresistible, flavor-filled recipe that’s both satisfying and easy to make! Keywords: California Club Salad, avocado salad, protein-packed salad, easy salad recipes, healthy lunch ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup Ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Add the cooked, diced or shredded chicken breast to the bowl.
Dice the avocado into small chunks and gently toss it into the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheese, and thinly sliced red onion over the salad ingredients.
Season the entire salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the top of the salad.
Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with dressing.
Serve immediately as a main dish or side dish and enjoy your delicious California Club Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.4 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.6 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1016 mg | 339% | |
| Sodium | 6255 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 221.7 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3930 mg | 84% | |
*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.
