Ingredients

  • THE DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced, or 1 finely chopped shallot
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped robust herbs, such as fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped mild herbs, such as cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or a generous pinch of chile flakes (optional)
  • THE SALAD
  • 3 cups (3/4 lb.) sliced or torn grilled chicken or steak
  • 2 to 3 cups grilled or raw vegetables, such as sliced bell peppers, corn, or portabella mushrooms
  • Chopped green onions
  • 2 qts. salad greens

Method

  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in thyme and cilantro, if using. Add paprika if you like.
  • Make salad: Set aside 1/2 cup dressing. Toss the rest in a large bowl with chicken. Let stand 10 minutes. Add vegetables and salad greens and toss with as much of the reserved dressing as you like.