California Chopped Salad

California Chopped Salad

Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 cup cooked chicken (diced) or 1 cup turkey (diced)
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (1/2 C)
• 2 cups hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup garlic-flavored croutons
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing

Directions

• 1 In a large bowl, combine lettuce, 1 C cheese, tomatoes, chicken, bacon and eggs (can be done up to 4 hours ahead).
• 2 Just before serving, add croutons and avocado.
• 3 Add dressing; toss lightly to coat.
• 4 Top with remaining cheese.