The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know
Meet "The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know"—the ultimate satisfying and healthy option that turns a simple salad into a hearty meal. This vibrant dish is packed with fresh greens like romaine and baby spinach, then layered with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and bursts of sweetness from cherry tomatoes. Topped with tangy feta cheese and crunchy croutons, it’s drizzled with a homemade balsamic Dijon dressing for a flavor-packed finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe offers the perfect balance of proteins, veggies, and bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Whether you're craving a lighter dinner or looking for a meal-in-one option, this main course salad hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 2 pieces grilled chicken breasts
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and slice the avocado. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the grilled chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the salad.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove, let it cool, and crumble it into small pieces. Add to the salad.
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs. Place them on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and croutons evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 801 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 4669 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 164.7 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1030 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 5588 mg | 119% | |
*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.
