"The beloved chicken Cobb salad gets a Christmas twist! This Holiday Salad is simple to make - can even be made ahead! Wow guests with this delicious recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Salad
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3 heads of romaine lettuce hearts, rinsed and dried
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1 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken (we use purchased rotisserie chicken – see note)
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1 avocado, diced
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2 hard-boiled eggs, diced (we use purchased – see note)
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1/4 cup diced, cooked turkey bacon or extra-lean center-cut bacon (from about 4 slices) (can use purchased – see note)
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3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
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10 red cherry tomatoes, sliced in half vertically through stem
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10 yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced in half vertically through stem
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1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (can use reduced-fat)
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1 yellow pepper (for star)
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2-3 red peppers (for presents)
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1-2 slices American cheese (for ribbons on presents – we use both orange and white)
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Italian Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing (optional – or dressing of choice)
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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5 teaspoons honey
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1 tablespoon smooth dijon mustard
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper