Mom's Dinner Salad

Elevate your weeknight meals with "Mom's Dinner Salad," a fresh and hearty classic that's as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Bursting with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is a medley of vibrant flavors and textures. Tender, protein-packed cooked chicken breast pairs perfectly with briny Kalamata olives and a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome and colorful salad is perfect for busy evenings, offering a quick and nutritious way to feed the family. Serve it as a standalone main or alongside your favorite crusty bread for a complete, Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin half-moons, adding them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Slice the red onion into thin strips and toss them into the bowl.

Step 5

Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast and add it as a protein-rich topping.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything until evenly coated.

Step 9

Divide the salad into plates or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and hearty dinner salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1982.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1933.9

Total Fat 125.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 386.9mg	0%
Sodium 4462.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 140.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 1044.2mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 2500.1mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 13.5%