salad
Enjoy a fresh, vibrant everyday salad packed with crisp greens, seasonal vegetables, protein options, and your favorite toppings for a perfect balanced meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup cucumber sliced, seeds optional
- 0.25 cup canned corn drained
- 0.25 cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 oz cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 0.5 each hard boiled egg chopped
- 0.25 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
- 0.5 each avocado sliced or diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp salad dressing your choice
- 0.25 cup Fritos or tortilla chips for crunch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping as specified. Store in serving containers with a paper towel to absorb moisture if prepping ahead.
- Add protein of choice, such as cooked chicken or shredded hard boiled egg, to the vegetables just before serving.
- Add beans, cheese, avocado, and crunchy toppings like Fritos or tortilla chips.
- Drizzle salad dressing over the salad and squeeze fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is highly versatile; swap proteins or veggies based on availability and preference. Use paper towels during storage to keep greens fresh longer. Perfect for meal prep!