I Did It My Way Tossed Salad

Elevate your salad game with the customizable and flavor-packed "I Did It My Way Tossed Salad." This vibrant dish combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado with pops of sweetness from shredded carrots and the optional tang of feta cheese. Choose your favorite protein—whether tender chicken breast or hearty chickpeas—and add a delightful crunch with toasted nuts or seeds. The star of the show? A homemade dressing crafted from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, perfectly balancing tangy and sweet flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a quick, nutritious main course or an impressive side dish. It’s the perfect pick for those who love variety and fresh ingredients tailored to their taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast or chickpeas (protein of choice)
• 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)
• 0.25 cup toasted nuts or seeds (e.g., almonds, pumpkin seeds)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and shredded carrots to the bowl.

Step 3

If desired, include cooked chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces or drained chickpeas for protein.

Step 4

Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles (if using) and the toasted nuts or seeds over the salad for added texture and flavor.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 6

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Start with half the dressing, toss, and add more to taste as needed.

Step 7

Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light main course or a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1336.8 grams (1336.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621

Total Fat 108.80g	139%
Saturated Fat 23.80g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 256mg	85%
Sodium 2286mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 69.20g	25%
Dietary Fiber 26.60g	95%
Total Sugars 25.70g
Protein 101.10g	202%

Vitamin D 28IU	140%
Calcium 658mg	51%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 3489mg	74%

*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: 59.0%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 16.7%