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.

📝 Ingredients

• 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)
• 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

1. 1--- Salad: ---
2. 2In a large metal bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and the cucumber. Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
3. 3Add 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.
4. 4--- Dressing: ---
5. 5In 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.
6. 6Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
7. 7Enjoy!