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My copycat Newk's Favorite salad is so delicious, tangy and fresh, and it tastes just like the one from Newk's Express Cafe. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Copycat Newk's Favorite Salad

My copycat Newk's favorite salad is so delicious, tangy and fresh, and it tastes just like the one from Newk's Express Cafe.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword newk's favorite salad copycat, newk's favorite salad recipe
Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 669 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
  • 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved (about 15 grapes)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons gorganzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 4 to 6 ounces sliced cooked chicken (Rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken or Instant Pot chicken all work great)

For the sherry vinaigrette dressing (makes extra - 4 to 6 servings)

  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tablespooms pure 100% maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon basil
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Dressing

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar, or other container with a tight fitting lid and shake to combine.

Salad

  1. Make a bed of greens on a large plate in in a large bowl.

  2. Add other ingredients on top.

  3. Toss with dressing, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Feel free to add more or less of any of the toppings to suit your tastes.

I do not dress and toss the salad until just prior to eating.

Nutrition Facts
Copycat Newk's Favorite Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 535mg23%
Potassium 1029mg29%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 12890IU258%
Vitamin C 19.9mg24%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.