Ingredients

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons finely minced shallot

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

10 cups mixed salad greens

½ pound sliced cooked chicken breast (1 large breast half) (see Tip)

2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (see Tip)

2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 medium tomatoes, diced

1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced

1 avocado, diced

½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Preparation

Whisk vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl to combine. Whisk in oil until combined. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat.

Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Arrange equal portions of chicken, egg, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and blue cheese (if using) on top of the lettuce. Put some dressing a small ramekin and serve on the side of your salad.