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- 8 slice thick sliced bacon chopped
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 egg hard-boiled and quartered
- 4 cup romaine lettuce chopped
- 4 cup mixed baby greens
- 1.5 cup tomato chopped, seeds removed
- 2 avocado large, diced
- ¾ cup gorgonzola cheese or blue cheese crumbled
Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided (can substitute with avocado oil or any high heat point oil)
Dressing:
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Marinate the chicken:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together half paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and half the olive oil. Pour over chicken breast, set aside and let the chicken marinate for 5-10 minutes.
Make the hard boiled eggs:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil (large enough toaccommodate all the eggs in a single layer). As soon as the water boils,gently add the eggs. Set a timer for 9 minutes. Bring back to a boil andthen turn down to a simmer.
Meanwhile, set up a bowl of ice water large enough to accommodate all the eggs. When the eggs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water. Let the eggs sit until cool, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil. Add the chicken breast and cook uncovered 5-7 minutes, lightly browning each side. Cook through till no longer pink and temperature reached a minimum of 165 degrees. Set aside to cool.
Prepare all toppings accordingly.
In a large bowl, add mixed greens and chopped romaine lettuce.
Place each topping alongside the next around the bowl.
Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients and toss well to combine with salad.
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2357IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg