Description
This Loaded Veggie Burger Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish combining crisp chopped romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled cooked veggie burgers. Topped with a homemade tangy and slightly sweet Dijon vinaigrette, it perfectly captures the flavors of a classic burger in a light and healthful salad form, ideal for a quick 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 (or more/less to your preference)
- 1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 2 cooked veggie burgers of choice, 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 base salad: Add the chopped romaine lettuce into two separate bowls. Divide the chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, diced red onion, chopped pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese evenly between the two bowls, layering these fresh ingredients evenly over the lettuce.
- Add the veggie burger: Crumble one cooked veggie burger over the top of each salad bowl, distributing the savory, hearty veggie burger pieces for a satisfying texture and flavor.
- Make the dressing (optional): In a mason jar or container with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and thoroughly combined.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over each salad bowl as desired. Toss lightly if preferred, and enjoy the fresh, loaded flavors of your veggie burger salad.
Notes
- You can use any type of cooked veggie burger you prefer, store-bought or homemade.
- Adjust the amount of pickles to suit your taste for tanginess.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey for maple syrup and use vegan cheese or omit cheese entirely.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep by keeping the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming veggie burgers are pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: veggie burger salad, loaded salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, burger-inspired salad, easy salad recipe
