Elite Repeat Dinner Salad
Elevate your dinner game with the vibrant and nutritious Elite Repeat Dinner Salad, a crowd-pleasing masterpiece that effortlessly balances flavor and texture. This hearty yet refreshing salad combines a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and hydrating cucumber slices, complemented by creamy avocado chunks and tangy crumbled feta. Optional sliced chicken breast adds a satisfying protein boost, while toasted pecans or walnuts and dried cranberries provide the perfect touch of crunch and sweetness. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, this quick and easy 20-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this dinner salad checks every box: colorful presentation, bold taste, and wholesome satisfaction all in one dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine, etc.)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, sliced (optional for protein boost)
- 0.5 cups Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cups Toasted pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly using a colander and salad spinner.
Place the greens into a large salad bowl as the base layer.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, sliced cooked chicken breast (if using), crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans or walnuts, and dried cranberries on top of the greens in even layers for a colorful presentation.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad using salad tongs to combine the ingredients and ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately on individual plates or bowls for dinner and enjoy your Elite Repeat Dinner Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.8 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.1 g | ||
| Protein | 173.7 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 4178 mg | 89% | |
*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.
