Best 7 Fresh Chicken Salad With Baby Greens Recipes

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A fresh chicken salad with baby greens is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This salad is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and it is also a good source of fiber. The combination of chicken, baby greens, and a light dressing creates a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIME CHICKEN ON FRUITED SPRING GREENS



Lime Chicken on Fruited Spring Greens image

For a unique entree, serve this refreshing salad that pairs fresh fruit with chicken, greens and a tangy vinaigrette. "This salad is spectacular," notes Charlene Chambers of Ormond Beach, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 teaspoons lime juice, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon plus 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium nectarine, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup goat cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme and 1/2 teaspoon oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the garlic and remaining lime juice, thyme, oil, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss salad greens and nectarine. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat., Divide salad mixture between two serving plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with raspberries, blackberries, pine nuts and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

THREE-IN-ONE SALAD: CHICKEN, SALAD GREENS, FRESH FRUIT



Three-In-One Salad: Chicken, Salad Greens, Fresh Fruit image

Get both fruit and veggies into your family's diet with this delicous dinner salad. The colorful and tasty ingredients that include fresh spinach leaves and mixed spring greens, sliced strawberries, tangarine segments, sugar snap peas and chicken; tossed in a Raspberry Vinaigrette and topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese, make for a satisfying, full-flavored entree.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups mixed spring greens, washed and dried
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
5 tangerines or 5 clementines, separated into segments
2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas, washed and halved
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 bunch mint, chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup salad oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • SALAD:.
  • Chill a large serving bowl; add the first nine ingredients and gently toss with the vinaigrette. Top with the goat cheese crumbles; spoon onto 4 chilled serving plates. A warm, crusty baguette and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine make this meal complete. ENJOY!
  • RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:.
  • Combine vinegar, onion, and honey in food processor or blender; process until well blended. With the motor running, slowly add in the oil. Process.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste; add the parsley. Transfer to large screw-top jar or container with lid.
  • The vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature and whisk before serving. Makes about 1 cup.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREENS AND BALSAMIC DRESSING



Grilled Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing image

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Olive     Poultry     Fall     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olivada
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 4.5- to 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
1 small fresh fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 large head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2cup thinly sliced red onion
12 fresh figs, quartered (optional)
Toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, olivada and garlic in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in 8x8x2-inch dish; sprinkle with thyme. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over chicken; turn to coat. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil into remaining dressing in small bowl. Cover chicken and dressing separately; chill at least 4 and up to 6 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Bring dressing to room temperature. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Combine greens, fennel, radicchio and onion in large bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Mound on 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads. Garnish with figs, if desired, and pine nuts.

FRESH CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY GREENS



Fresh Chicken Salad with Baby Greens image

This is a very delicious salad that will fill you up by itself, or it can be served on the side. Perfect with leftover chicken breast.

Provided by E Clark

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup pesto sauce
3 cups mixed baby greens
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.
  • Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH MIXED BABY GREENS



Parmesan Chicken with Mixed Baby Greens image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Leafy Green     Poultry     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Fall     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 egg
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 cups mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Stir together panko, Parmesan, and marjoram on large plate. Whisk egg in small shallow bowl. Place chicken in plastic bag. Using rolling pin, pound to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush on all sides with egg. Dredge in panko mixture, turning to coat evenly.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until deep golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Reduce heat to medium; cool skillet slightly. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar. Stir, scraping up browned bits, until vinaigrette is just hot.
  • Divide baby greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with chicken. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

GRILLED AVOCADO AND MANGO SALAD WITH BABY GREENS



Grilled Avocado and Mango Salad With Baby Greens image

Had this in a restaurant in San Francisco 2 years ago and loved it. Simplicity ... was the key. Now theirs had artichokes which I didn't care for in this but I love fennel. So my version is a bit different but I absolutely love it. I added mango which of course is abundant down here in FL, but oh so good. I also did my version of a vinaigrette which I wanted a bit sweeter.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 4 Salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups baby greens (or field greens)
2 avocados, cut in half pit removed and scooped out in a whole half
2 mangoes, cut in thick wedges, skin removed
1 large fennel bulb, cut in slices
4 tablespoons toasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to grill the fruit and fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground black black pepper to grill the fruit and fennel
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Prepare your fruit and fennel -- I keep the avocado half whole to grill and then cut in 2-3 wedges to serve. The mango I also keep in large slices to grill. The fennel, just thick slices. I drizzle the fruit and fennel with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Now I love to grill this outside, but if you don't have an outside grill don't worry. Use a grill pan. If you don't have a grill pan you can use a saute pan.
  • Dressing -- Mix balsamic, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper and mix well. Simplicity.
  • Plate -- To a large bowl add the baby greens and toss with just 1/4 cup of the dressing. Then top with the grilled avocado, mango, fennel and then a drizzle of the vinaigrette, Top with the macadamia nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.2, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 25, Protein 4

FRESH CHICKEN SALAD WITH BABY GREENS



Fresh Chicken Salad with Baby Greens image

This is a very delicious salad that will fill you up by itself, or it can be served on the side. Perfect with leftover chicken breast.

Provided by E. Clark

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup pesto sauce
3 cups mixed baby greens
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast in the skillet 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Return to skillet, mix in pesto sauce, and continue cooking just until sauce is heated through.
  • Place greens in a bowl, and top with chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality, free-range chicken.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a variety of fresh, crisp greens, such as baby spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce.
  • Add a variety of colorful vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumbers.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a Greek yogurt dressing.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Fresh chicken salad with baby greens is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. By following the tips above, you can make a fresh chicken salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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