Ingredients
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- 8 cups romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 pear, chopped
- 8 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 recipe Maple Pecans, chopped
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
- ½ cup poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Make Maple Pecans according to recipe.
- Chop romaine, cheese, bacon, and pears into ½-¾ inch pieces. The point of a chopped salad is to have all the ingredients close in size. Set aside.
- Place romaine in the bottom of a large serving bowl. Top with pears, bacon, pecans, cheese, and cranberries.
- Add dressings to a jar. Shake vigorously to combine. Pour dressing over salad. Use tongs to gently toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep chopped salad fresh by storing ingredients separately and dressing just before serving.
- The autumn salad at Salad and Go includes similar ingredients like greens, fruit, nuts, and cheese.
- The point of a chopped salad is uniform bite-sized pieces for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Important points in salad making include fresh ingredients, proper chopping, and balanced dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg