Ultimate Tossed Salad
This Ultimate Tossed Salad is loaded with crisp greens, crunchy veggies, yummy proteins, fruit and a bright, zesty dressing that makes every bite irresistible.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 898kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce large chopped
- 1 large English cucumber chopped
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup mixed fresh herbs chopped (parsley, cilantro, basil, etc.)
- 3/4 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds roasted and salted
- 4 slices crispy bacon crumbled
- 2 cooked chicken breasts skins removed, chopped (I use store bought rotisserie chicken)
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1 large carrot shaved into ribbons
- 1 cup seedless grapes halved
- 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad:
- In a large metal bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and the cucumber. Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Add the chopped herbs, feta, craisins, sunflower seeds, bacon, chicken, avocado, carrot ribbons, grapes, and toasted pecan halves. Toss to combine and season again with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Add the olive oil and continue to whisk until emulsified. Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 898kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4825IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 4mg