Loaded Chopped Salad with Chicken and Feta (30 Minutes)

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Picture this: crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onions, creamy diced avocado, tender grilled chicken, lusciously sliced hard-boiled eggs, crispy chopped bacon, and tangy feta cheese, all mixed together with a zesty red wine dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can have a healthy and filling dinner on the table in no time. Let’s begin!

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup of thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3 eggs
  • 4-6 strips of bacon
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place three eggs in a small pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Once boiling, cover, turn off heat, and let it sit for 10 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through. Once eggs are hard boiled, run under cold water and then peel immediately. Wait to slice until they’ve cooled down.
  2. While eggs are sitting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Chop and set aside when done.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill them on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside to rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. In a large salad bowl, assemble the ingredients. Start with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, then add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, diced avocado, grilled chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped bacon, and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss everything gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Try adding some croutons or roasted nuts for extra crunch. For a refreshing twist, you can also add some cucumber slices or sweet corn kernels. If you’re looking to mix up your protein, swap the grilled chicken with pan-seared shrimp or smoked turkey. This salad pairs beautifully with a tangy vinaigrette or a creamy avocado dressing too!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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