Description
This Loaded Veggie Burger Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and hearty dish combining crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese, topped with crumbled cooked veggie burgers. Finished with a zesty homemade vinaigrette dressing, this salad offers a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 6 round dill pickle slices, chopped (adjust to preference)
- 1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 2 cooked veggie burgers, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Add the chopped romaine lettuce evenly divided into two separate bowls, creating a crisp green foundation for the salad.
- Add the toppings: Top each bowl of lettuce with chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, diced red onion, chopped dill pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese, distributing ingredients evenly for balanced flavors.
- Add the veggie burger: Crumble one cooked veggie burger over each salad bowl to add hearty texture and protein.
- Make the dressing (optional): Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mason jar or container with a lid. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and well combined.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over each salad, mix gently if desired, and enjoy this loaded, flavorful veggie burger salad.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pickles according to your taste preference for tanginess.
- This recipe uses cooked veggie burgers; choose brands or homemade patties based on your dietary preferences.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, add dressing just before serving.
- Add more veggies or swap cheddar cheese for a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked veggie burgers)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: veggie burger salad, salad with veggie burger, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, loaded salad, vegetarian salad, easy lunch, no cook salad
