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A large white bowl of green salad with cut up tomatoes, shredded cheese and chunks of chicken.

Favorite 5-Minute Lunch Salad

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  • Author: Maegan - The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 salad
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Salad

Description

A fresh, filling and flavorful salad that you can toss together in a matter of minutes for an amazing lunch any day of the week with these great salad staples always on hand.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped salad greens (kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pear
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced into fourths
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon sesame honey cashews, crushed a bit
  • 1 tablespoon candied walnuts, crushed a bit
  • 1 heaping tablespoon crumbled gorgonzola
  • 2 pan-seared boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, chopped (about 1/2 cup chopped or shredded chicken)


Instructions

  1. Place chopped greens, pear, red onion and tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Toss in vinaigrette.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and toss again until everything is evenly coated and combined. Enjoy!