Bucket Salad

Dive into a symphony of fresh, wholesome ingredients with our vibrant Bucket Salad recipe—a meal-worthy salad served with flair. This dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, all topped with hearty layers of diced chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, and protein-packed quinoa. A sprinkle of shredded cheese and golden croutons adds texture and savory notes, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties everything together. Perfect for meal prep, entertaining, or a refreshing dinner, this quick 20-minute salad serves up big flavors in a unique presentation—made to shine as your next go-to healthy and delicious recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Croutons
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce and baby spinach into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl or serving 'bucket.'

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber thinly. Add them to the bowl along with the shredded carrots.

Step 4

Layer the diced cooked chicken breast, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and cooked quinoa on top of the vegetables.

Step 5

Sprinkle shredded cheese and croutons evenly over the salad layers.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Serve immediately in the 'bucket' and use salad tongs or spoons to dish out portions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1340.9 grams (1340.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624

Total Fat 88.00g	113%
Saturated Fat 25.70g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 643mg	214%
Sodium 2355mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 92.80g	34%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 115.90g	232%

Vitamin D 100IU	500%
Calcium 721mg	55%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 2293mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 22.8%