Ultimate Chopped Salad

By srumbel

This Ultimate Chopped Salad is a lot easier than you might think! And oh so tasty! Plus, it includes a 4 ingredient delicious balsamic vinaigrette.
from centercutcook.com

Ingredients

• For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 chicken breast, skinless, boneless
• 4 cups (10 oz.) lettuce/salad greens, chopped
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup gorgonzola crumbles
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1/2 tbsp. honey

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and then add to the hot oil. Cook, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is well-browned on both sides and is cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
Once chicken is cooked through, remove from the heat and dice into bite-size pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salad, halved tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, gorgonzola crumbles, diced cucumber, garbanzo beans, and diced chicken. Toss gently to combine.
In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and honey and whisk vigorously. Pour this balsamic vinaigrette dressing, as desired, over the chopped salad and serve.

Servings: 2-4