Copycat Chick-fil-A Side Salad
Copycat Chick-fil-A side salad with chili lime vinaigrette dressing is an easy, healthy recipe that is simple and quick to make. Perfect for BBQ and parties, this garden salad recipe is a breeze to double for a crowd. The fresh ingredients come together in a snap to make a delightfully light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
Chili Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Garden Side Salad
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 4 cups spring mix
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
- ½ cup sharp cheddar grated
- 24 grape tomatoes
- 1 cup crispy red peppers
- ½ cup chili lime vinaigrette dressing
Optional Extra Toppings
- 3 hard boiled eggs chopped or sliced
- ¾ cup crumbled bacon about 8 slices
Instructions
Chili Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
- Whisk together all the ingredients (except the oil) in a large measuring cup or bowl, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Vigorously mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
- Transfer to a mason jar with lid and refrigerate. Shake well before using, as the dressing will separate.
Garden Side Salad
- Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce with a chef's knife, then mix it with the spring greens.
- Put 2 cups of greens on each plate and place about ¼ cup of cabbage on top.
- Sprinkle the two cheeses on the salads next; roughly 2 tablespoons of each kind. Add 6 grape tomatoes and ¼ cup of crispy red peppers to each plate.
- When ready to serve, drizzle 2 tablespoons of chili lime vinaigrette dressing on each plate.
- Optional: if you would like to add crumbled bacon and/or hard boiled egg for additional protein, please put it on before the crispy red peppers.
Notes
- Want this made the night before? Add the cheese, crispy red peppers and dressing just before serving, but the rest of the ingredients can be assembled.
- Sprinkle the cabbage on top of each serving instead of mixing it in with the greens.
- Leftovers of the dressing keep well in the fridge as long as it's stored in a tightly sealed container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3094IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg
