Commander's Salad

Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and flavorful Commander’s Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber, this hearty salad bursts with fresh, garden-picked goodness. Protein-rich chickpeas, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives add bold Mediterranean flair, while optional shredded chicken transforms it into a satisfying main dish. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic and oregano, ties all the flavors together perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for a quick, healthy meal, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant side dish at gatherings. Indulge in the bold, wholesome flavors of Commander’s Salad for a true taste of summer any time of the year!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Spinach leaves (baby spinach preferred)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (optional, for protein)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Add the baby spinach leaves to the bowl with the Romaine lettuce.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Cut the red onion into thin slices and add them to the salad.

Step 6

If using, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Step 7

Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and Kalamata olives to the bowl.

Step 8

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the bold flavors of Commander S Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1891.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2158.6

Total Fat 131.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 319.3mg	0%
Sodium 4841.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 130.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12.5IU	0%
Calcium 1214.6mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 3702.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 21.7%