This layered salad is a mix of colourful ingredients and so delicious you will want to eat it every day! A fresh, vibrant summer salad makes a great meal or light lunch.
ingredients
- 7 cups (1.75 L) torn romaine lettuce (You can substitute with spinach, arugula, or any other leafy greens)
- 3 cups (750 mL) cubed cooked chicken (or turkey)
- 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup (250 mL) pecan halves
- 1 quart (1 L) fresh strawberries, quartered (3 cups/750 mL)
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
directions
- In a deep 3-quart salad bowl, place half of the lettuce—layer with chicken, cheese, pecan halves, remaining lettuce, and strawberries.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix dressing ingredients with a wire whisk until well blended. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad.
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