Description
Country Club Salad is a hearty, protein-packed salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy dressing, and classic club-style ingredients. This country club salad recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a delicious balance of fresh, crunchy, and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Mixed greens
- Cooked chicken breast, sliced or chopped
- Hard-boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Avocado, diced
- Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- Croutons
For the dressing:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and mixed greens, then place in a large bowl.
- Arrange chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cheese over the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad or serve on the side.
- Sprinkle croutons on top just before serving.
- Toss gently or serve as a composed salad.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.Keep dressing and croutons separate for best texture.Toss avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.Easily customizable with different proteins or cheeses