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The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need To Know Recipe

This incredibly versatile and delicious main course salad is packed with flavor and protein! Customize it to your liking with endless ingredient combinations. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a vibrant summer lunch. Try adding cooked sweet corn, alfalfa sprouts, snow peas, fresh herbs, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture. Vegetarian and pescatarian options included!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 318.5 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need To Know

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How to Make The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need To Know

  1. Cook 1 cup of chicken breast (or salmon fillet) or 1 cup tempeh/beans until cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 5 oz mixed greens, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cooked sweet corn (optional), 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional), 1/2 cup snow peas (optional), 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional), or 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (optional).
  4. Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve immediately on a bed of fresh lettuce or spinach.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

6g

Carbs

17g

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