Language Spoken Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

This salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce, crisp apples, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium, diced crisp apples
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 lb, sliced grilled chicken
• 12 oz grilled shrimp
• 2, diced avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp flaxseeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 diced apple, and 1 thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb grilled chicken slices and 12 oz grilled shrimp, tossing to coat.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
4. Step 4: Top with 2 diced avocados, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp flaxseeds. Serve immediately.