A fresh and hearty salad featuring crisp UNS Green Batavia Lettuce paired with tender grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons. Lightly tossed in a creamy herb dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups UNS Green Batavia Lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced avocado, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill until fully cooked (about 5 minutes per side). Let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the Green Batavia Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, parsley, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and add avocado slices if desired. Serve immediately.
