Garvey's Grill's Garbage Salad

Get ready to elevate your salad game with "Garvey's Grill's Garbage Salad"—a hearty, flavor-packed creation that turns your everyday greens into a feast of textures and tastes. This loaded salad brings together crispy romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and vibrant cherry tomatoes with savory bites of grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese. Crunchy croutons, hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of fresh vegetables round out this satisfying dish, while a tangy blend of ranch dressing and balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together. Perfect for meal prep or as a show-stopping side, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and serves four hungry diners. Whether you're looking for a wholesome dinner, a party-perfect salad, or a protein-packed lunch, this recipe checks all the boxes with its irresistible mix of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 4 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 cup Croutons
• 2 cups Grilled chicken breast, diced
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the spinach.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped hard-boiled eggs over the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the croutons and diced grilled chicken to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing mixture over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately in individual bowls, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for a chilled salad experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2723.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2629.3

Total Fat 146.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 1194.8mg	0%
Sodium 5513.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.4g
Protein 235.4g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 1660.5mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 4643.4mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 15.8%