We know, we know...You're thinking -- a salad? How original?! But a go-to formula for a salad that hits all the right notes -- protein, crunch, sweet and just enough cheese to ensure it doesn't feel too virtuous + a tangy dressing to tie it altogether = a winning combo. Give it a go!
Servings: 4 | Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients
Salad
2 cups cooked turkey or chicken (can be deli, rotisserie, grilled), chopped or shredded
6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix, etc.)
¼ cup toasted almonds
½ English cucumber, cut into bite-sized chunks
¾ cup grapes, halved
2 ounces goat cheese, cold
2 T fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Dressing (or Use Your Favorite Store-Bought Vinaigrette)
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
½ tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Directions
1.) Combine greens, turkey or chicken, toasted almonds, cucumbers, grapes and optional mint in a medium-sized bowl.
2.) Next, make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a jar, close lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
3.) Drizzle dressing over salad. Use enough so the greens have a nice light coating, but not so much that you have a soup at the bottom of your bowl. You'll probably have extra dressing to save for next time -- bonus!
4.) With a fork, crumble goat cheese over dressed salad and toss gently to combine once more.
5.) Enjoy!