McCarthy Salad

The McCarthy Salad is a signature dish from The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge in Los Angeles. It’s a classic chopped salad named after Neil McCart...The McCarthy Salad is a signature dish from The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge in Los Angeles. It’s a classic chopped salad named after Neil McCarthy, a polo player and frequent guest of the hotel in the 1940s. It traditionally also has egg in it. The balance of flavours is exquisite. Sharp, sweet and salty. Perfect. Read more The McCarthy Salad is a signature dish from The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge in Los Angeles. It’s a classic chopped salad named after Neil McCarthy, a polo player and frequent guest of the hotel in the 1940s. It traditionally also has egg in it. The balance of flavours is exquisite. Sharp, sweet and salty. Perfect. The McCarthy Salad is a signature dish from The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge in Los Angeles. It’s a classic chopped salad named after Neil McCarthy, a polo player and frequent guest of the hotel in the 1940s. It traditionally also has egg in it. The balance of flavours is exquisite. Sharp, sweet and salty. Perfect.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Soy
Ingredients
Serves 2
For the dressing
red onion
Swaps: shallot
finely diced
dijon mustard
Swaps: red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar
maple syrup
Swaps: agave syrup, honey
garlic cloves
roasted, crushed
For the salad
cheddar cheese
diced
chicken breast
Swaps: firm tofu
diced
diced cooked
avocado
diced
Swaps: baby gem lettuce
finely diced
marinated tempeh
diced
diced

Ingredients

Serves 2
For the dressing
red onion
Swaps: shallot
finely diced
dijon mustard
Swaps: red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar
maple syrup
Swaps: agave syrup, honey
garlic cloves
roasted, crushed
For the salad
cheddar cheese
diced
chicken breast
Swaps: firm tofu
diced
diced cooked
avocado
diced
Swaps: baby gem lettuce
finely diced
marinated tempeh
diced
diced

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place all ingredients for the dressing into a bowl and whisk to combine.

3

Arrange all ingredients on a serving platter. Drizzle over the dressing, toss to coat and enjoy.

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