Luncheon Salad with Pretty in Pink Dressing
This luncheon salad is a fresh and flavorful option, paired with the tangy Pretty In Pink Dressing for a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. The dressing, made with a blend of red onion, vinegar, and canola oil, adds a vibrant touch to the crisp salad ingredients. Quick to prepare and generous enough to serve a crowd, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings and special occasions.
Servings 18 servings
Calories 393kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag romaine lettuce
- 2 bags Mediterranean salad mix can do one of these bags as spinach
- 1 ½ cup fresh Parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2-1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup roasted slivered almonds I used Butter Toffee Glazed Almond Accents
- 6 cooked chicken breast diced (My aunt uses chicken that has been marinated in teriyaki or you can leave the chicken out)
Additional mix ins:
- craisins
- red apple diced
- extra almonds
Pretty in Pink Dressing
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Toss ingredients together and serve with Pretty In Pink Dressing.
- For the dressing - In the blender add the sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, salt, and red onion. Turn on blender and through opening in blender lid slowly add 1 cup canola while blending. Blend until onion is all chopped into dressing and is well blended with the oil.
- If I had to guess this should serve at least 18 people.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 1mg