Shhdont Tell Your Man That This Is a Salad

Elevate your salad game with the irresistibly hearty and flavor-packed "Shh... Don’t Tell Your Man That This Is a Salad"! Bursting with vibrant ingredients like tender grilled chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, creamy avocado, and sharp cheddar cheese, this salad is anything but ordinary. A mix of baby spinach and peppery arugula sets the stage for layers of bold textures and savory goodness, all tied together with a tangy homemade balsamic-Dijon dressing. Crunchy pretzel croutons add a playful twist, while hard-boiled eggs and cherry tomatoes round out this satisfying meal. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner, this crowd-pleaser might just convert even the most skeptical salad skeptic. Don’t be surprised if they ask for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 pieces grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 piece avocado, diced
• 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup pretzel croutons
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach and arugula as the base of the salad.

Step 3

Layer the sliced grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon crumbles, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, hard-boiled egg slices, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion on top of the greens.

Step 4

Sprinkle the pretzel croutons over the salad for added crunch.

Step 5

Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad.

Step 6

Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3160.3

Total Fat 152.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 871.5mg	0%
Sodium 5614.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 211.0g	0%

Vitamin D 112IU	0%
Calcium 1226.4mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 3171.3mg	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: 43.6%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 29.6%