Rooted Fuel Chicken Salad

🌿 Rooted Radiance Chicken Salad

A vibrant, nourishing salad layered with grilled chicken, crisp greens, colorful vegetables, and wholesome fats for lasting energy, balance, and flavor.

🥗 Salad Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed greens or arugula blend

• 1 grilled chicken breast or thigh (cast iron grilled, sliced)

• ½ cucumber, sliced

• Handful cherry tomatoes, halved

• Shaved carrot ribbons

• Sliced yellow bell pepper

• Red onion, thinly sliced

• Small handful almonds, cashews, or mixed nuts

• Optional: avocado slices for creaminess

🍗 Cast Iron Chicken Seasoning

(Simple but flavorful — matches what you’ve done before)

• Salt & black pepper

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Dried parsley or Italian herbs

• Small amount of butter, lard, or olive oil for pan

Method:

1. Pat chicken dry and season generously.

2. Heat cast iron skillet until hot.

3. Add fat of choice and sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through.

4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

🌿 Signature Balsamic Honey Dijon Dressing

A smooth, tangy balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of natural sweetness and warmth — perfect for vibrant salads, grilled proteins, and everyday nourishment.

🫙 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp raw honey (adjust to taste)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 small clove garlic, finely minced (optional but recommended)

• Pinch sea salt

• Fresh cracked black pepper

• Optional squeeze lemon for brightness

✨ Instructions

1. Whisk balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking until smooth and emulsified.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.

4. Let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.

🌱 Why It Works

• Balanced sweet + tangy flavor

• Complements grilled chicken beautifully

• Enhances fresh vegetables without overpowering

• Simple, wholesome ingredients