Deluxe Tossed and Layered Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this Deluxe Tossed and Layered Salad—a vibrant combination of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Topped with savory layers of sliced chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar, smoky bacon crumbles, and crunchy croutons, this salad is as hearty as it is flavorful. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, ties everything together perfectly. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this healthy and satisfying dish serves four, making it ideal for a crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner. Rich in textures and brimming with bold, fresh flavors, it’s the ultimate layered salad recipe your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Bacon crumbles
- 1 cup Croutons
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and combine with the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add these to the salad bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips and layer it evenly across the vegetables in the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into thick rounds, and arrange them on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and croutons over the salad in an even layer.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for customization.
Gently toss the salad if desired, ensuring the layers are well-mixed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1027 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 4261 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 198.2 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1421 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3539 mg | 75% | |
*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.
