Commander Salad
Elevate your salad game with the Commander Salad, a vibrant and hearty dish perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. This recipe features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing English cucumber, and a touch of zing from thinly sliced red onion. Tender, protein-packed cooked chicken breast and crunchy croutons add heartiness, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese lends a savory finish. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, the Commander Salad is an easy, nutritious meal for four that brings bold flavors to your table. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for healthy, satisfying salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Croutons
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the English cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic clove finely or use a garlic press.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad right before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients and distribute the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Commander Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 743 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*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.
