Deluxe Dinner Salad for 2
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and satisfying Deluxe Dinner Salad for 2, the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and ease. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber, this salad gets heartiness from tender slices of cooked chicken breast, creamy avocado, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and crunchy croutons adds a delightful texture and burst of flavor, while a zesty homemade dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gourmet salad is ideal for a quick, wholesome dinner or a date-night meal that doesn’t skimp on indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 6 ounces Cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Croutons
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad greens.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad mixture.
Arrange the sliced or shredded cooked chicken breast evenly across the salad.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into quarters or halves and place them on top.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, slice it thinly, and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese and croutons for texture and flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.2 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 1783 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2461 mg | 52% | |
*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.
