I absolutely love this salad! It is my go-to for ladies lunches, showers, and feeding a crowd (I double this recipe). The cornbread croutons are the crowning glory. Serve it with the Bandera’s cornbread I posted awhile back and you’ll be in heaven!
Salad 6 cups Romaine/red leaf Lettuce, Chopped
1-½ pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
2 whole large Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup corn 1 cup dates (about 12-14 whole dates, sliced
1 cup cornbread croutons ( *next post)
Vinaigrette
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil