Description

This salad can be a side salad or served as a light main dish. It's full of a variety of greens, shredded carrots, chicken, and bacon all tossed with a homemade dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 c. shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 c. chopped cabbage
• 1 c. shredded kale
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 8 oz. grilled chicken breast, chopped (or leftover chicken)
• 3 strips cooked center cut bacon, crumbled
• 2 T. sunflower seeds
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• Dressing:
• 1/3 c. orange juice
• 2 T. spicy brown mustard
• 1 T. 100% pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 3 T. mayonnaise
• 5–6 drops sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
• pinch of salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Arrange the bacon on the baking sheet; bake 20 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Crumble bacon when cooled.
3. Prepare dressing by mixing all ingredients together until combined.