Description
This Southern Fried Chicken Salad is the ultimate combination of crispy fried chicken, fresh Romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a rich honey mustard dressing. Whether you’re craving homemade recipes or fine dining recipes, this salad brings together comfort and crunch in every bite. Perfect for a high protein recipes dinner or a healthy recipes lunch, it’s a quick and easy meal idea that delivers Southern charm with every serving!
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 1/2 cups torn Romaine lettuce
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
- 7 or 8 grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 fried chicken strip, sliced
- 1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp (1.5 oz) honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp (0.75 oz) yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp (0.5 oz) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Prepare the Salad:
- Place Romaine lettuce into a chilled bowl.
- Top with sliced hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, fried chicken strip, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and serve immediately.
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Make the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Any lettuce variety can be used in place of Romaine.
- Use any type of tomatoes you prefer.
- Both homemade and store-bought fried chicken strips work well.
- Dijon mustard can be used instead of yellow mustard for a slightly different flavor.
- If the dressing is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice to reach the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Salad
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 95mg