Loaded House Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by washing and drying the lettuce leaves. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
• STEP 2.Next, add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, sliced red onions, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
• STEP 3.If desired, grill some chicken or shrimp and slice it into strips. Add the protein to the salad.
• STEP 4.In a separate small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 5.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
• STEP 6.Serve the Loaded House Salad immediately as a main course or as a side dish with your favorite main course.
• STEP 7.For storage, keep any leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 days.

Cooking Tips

• To make the salad extra crunchy, you can add some toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or sunflower seeds.
• Feel free to customize the salad by adding other vegetables or toppings of your choice, such as avocado, olives, or bacon bits.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or shrimp and add some grilled tofu or chickpeas for protein.

Storage and Serving

• If you're meal prepping, store the dressing separately to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
• To serve, you can garnish the salad with some fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor and presentation.