Paleo Classic Chef Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this Paleo Classic Chef Salad—a vibrant, satisfying, and completely grain-free twist on the traditional favorite. Packed with protein from tender slices of cooked chicken breast, crispy bacon, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this salad is balanced by the fresh crunch of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. A luscious avocado adds a dose of healthy fats, while a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this paleo-friendly chef salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, nutritious meal. Ideal for anyone seeking a wholesome, low-carb, and dairy-free option, this dish is as flavorful as it is nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Romaine lettuce
• 8 ounces Cooked chicken breast
• 4 slices Cooked bacon
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 3

Crumble the cooked bacon slices and set aside.

Step 4

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into quarters.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

Step 7

Finely slice the red onion.

Step 8

Dice the avocado into small cubes.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Arrange the chicken slices, bacon crumbles, egg quarters, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado over the bed of romaine in the salad bowl.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad.

Step 12

Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

Step 13

Serve immediately, dividing into four servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1452.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1758.3

Total Fat 126.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 1034.3mg	0%
Sodium 2368.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 117.0g	0%

Vitamin D 205.1IU	0%
Calcium 317.6mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2720.7mg	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: 63.2%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 10.8%