The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know
Meet "The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know"—the ultimate satisfying and healthy option that turns a simple salad into a hearty meal. This vibrant dish is packed with fresh greens like romaine and baby spinach, then layered with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and bursts of sweetness from cherry tomatoes. Topped with tangy feta cheese and crunchy croutons, it’s drizzled with a homemade balsamic Dijon dressing for a flavor-packed finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe offers the perfect balance of proteins, veggies, and bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Whether you're craving a lighter dinner or looking for a meal-in-one option, this main course salad hits all the right notes.
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Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 2 pieces grilled chicken breasts
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with spinach in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and slice the avocado. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Slice the grilled chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the salad.
Step 4
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove, let it cool, and crumble it into small pieces. Add to the salad.
Step 5
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs. Place them on top of the salad.
Step 6
Sprinkle the feta cheese and croutons evenly over the salad.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2426.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1976.1 |
| Total Fat 115.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g | |
| Cholesterol 801.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4668.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.4g | |
| Protein 164.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 117.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1030.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5587.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories