Description

A vibrant and hearty Loaded Veggie Burger Salad combining fresh romaine lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy pickles, cheddar cheese, and crumbled veggie burgers, all topped with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic. This salad is a perfect quick and nutritious meal packed with flavors and textures inspired by a classic burger.

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
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

Assemble the base: Add chopped romaine lettuce to two separate bowls. Evenly divide and top each bowl with the chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, diced red onion, chopped dill pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese to create the fresh salad base.
Add the veggie burger: Crumble one cooked veggie burger over the top of each salad bowl to introduce the hearty, protein-packed element reminiscent of a classic burger.
Prepare 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. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and fully combined.
Dress and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salads just before serving for a tangy, flavorful finish. Toss lightly if desired and enjoy your loaded veggie burger salad.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of pickles to your taste preference.
For a vegan version, substitute cheddar cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use vegan veggie burgers.
The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you prefer, serve the salad without the dressing or with your favorite salad dressing.
To save time, use pre-cooked or store-bought veggie burgers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked veggie burgers)
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: veggie burger salad, loaded salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad, burger-inspired salad, plant-based protein salad