Description
The Country Club Salad is a hearty American chopped salad featuring a satisfying blend of fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender cooked chicken, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, creamy avocado, and hard-boiled eggs. Topped with croutons and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a fulfilling, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup croutons
Protein
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Dairy and Dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce to form an even layer as the foundation of the salad.
- Add the toppings: Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cooked chicken breast, diced cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and croutons over the lettuce base to create a colorful and flavorful mix.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over all the ingredients to add creaminess and rich flavor.
- Toss and season: Gently toss the salad ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the Country Club Salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures at their best.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or ham for the chicken to vary the protein.
- This salad is an excellent way to use up leftovers, making it both delicious and resourceful.
- For extra crunch and added flavor, incorporate sliced cucumbers or your favorite nuts into the salad.
- To keep this salad gluten-free, ensure the dressing and croutons used are gluten-free varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
