McCarthy Chopped Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
688 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
McCarthy Chopped Salad
Description
This salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with diced grilled chicken for protein, halved cherry tomatoes for sweetness, roasted red beets for earthiness, cucumber for refreshing crunch, chickpeas for bulk, crispy diced bacon for smoky saltiness, sharp cheddar for creamy bite, and diced avocado for richness. The dressing is a blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, along with a roasted garlic clove whipped in to add mellow garlic flavor, finished with salt and pepper. The salad ingredients are chopped and combined for ease of eating or can be lined up in a rainbow presentation for serving. The mixture creates layers of texture, from crunchy to creamy, and balances savory, sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors. It serves as a filling, balanced salad suitable as a main or side dish.
The dressing is whisked to thoroughly incorporate flavors and break up the roasted garlic for uniform seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup chicken diced, grilled
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved, baby size
- ½ cup red beet diced (totally allowed to buy them pre-roasted at TJ’s, Whole Foods etc
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup chickpeas
- ¼ cup Bacon diced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese diced, sharp
- 1 avocado diced
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic roasted
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Chop everything, make it into a pretty salad, and serve.
For the Dressing:
- For the dressing, whisk everything together to combine, breaking up the roasted clove of garlic so it's evenly incorporated.
Notes
- This salad can be served fully chopped or arranged in rows on a platter for a colorful presentation.
- Use pre-roasted red beets from stores to save time without compromising flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1086mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4545IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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