Best 3 Grilled Chicken And Vegetable Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, grilled chicken and vegetable salad is an excellent choice. With its combination of tender, flavorful chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this dish offers a balance of flavors and textures that is sure to please. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this versatile recipe can be easily customized to your taste preferences and dietary needs.

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING



Greek Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Warm Pita Bread for Wrapping image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, 2 packages from meat case
Salt and pepper
8 pita breads
1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano, 4 stems, stripped of leaves and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 hearts Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/3 seedless or English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
  • Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
  • Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
  • Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
  • To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

CRACKER BARREL GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



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This is a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Grilled Chicken n' Fresh Vegetable Salad (Grilled Chicken Tenderloins over fresh greens and vegetables. Comes with two traditional deviled eggs and Country Pepper Vinaigrette dressing).

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 36

1 1/4 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
12 cups spring greens
2 large vine ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 shallot, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 large English cucumbers, thickly sliced
1 sweet onion, thickly sliced (Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui)
8 ears sweet corn, cut off cob or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup chow chow relish
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In bowl, stir together corn relish ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least three hours to marry flavors.
  • Whisk together all of the vinegars, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper in a large bowl; Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
  • In bowl, toss cucumbers and onions with 1/2 cup of the country vinaigrette. Chill for at least one hour.
  • In a saucepan, place eggs, and add cold water to cover. Bring eggs to a rolling boil; immediately cover and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, for 17 minutes.
  • Drain, and place eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before peeling or cool running under continuously running cold water. Peel eggs, pat dry, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, and place in medium bowl, mashing with a fork to a fine crumble.
  • Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to yolks and mix vigorously until well combined. Pipe or spoon filling into halves. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Season chicken tenderloins with kosher salt and black pepper. Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick spray, add olive oil and heat to medium high. Add seasoned chicken and sear until done turning once (6-8 minutes).
  • When ready to serve, divide prepared salad into 4 large salad plates. Spoon onto each serving plate the following: 1/2 cup cucumber and onion salad, 1/3 cup corn relish, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 2 thick slices of vine ripe tomatoes and 2 deviled eggs. Top with hot seared chicken, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.6, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 454.3, Sodium 1261.4, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 41.7, Protein 55.7

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Chicken, veggies and salad greens flavored with balsamic vinaigrette dressing blend together to make a hearty grilled salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
7 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 medium zucchini (8 oz), cut in half lengthwise
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut in half
6 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place chicken, zucchini and onion on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Add tomato halves to grill for last 4 minutes of cooking time.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables from grill. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices; coarsely chop vegetables.
  • In large bowl, toss chicken, vegetables and remaining 6 tablespoons dressing. Add arugula and cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

### How to Make the Best Grilled Vegetable and Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing ### Ingredients: * 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces * 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese * 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced * 1 cup grilled zucchini and squash * 1/2 cup grilled red peppers * 1/2 cup grilled red onions * 1/4 cup poppy seed vinaigrette (see recipe below) * 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley * 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil * 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano ### Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Dressing: * 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1/2 cup grapeseed oil * 2 tablespoons poppy seeds * 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard * 1/2 cup sugar * 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese ### Instructions: 1. Preheat your outdoor gas or charcoal to high heat. 2. Grill the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are fully grilled. 3. Grill the zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, and red onions for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are slightly charred and softened. 4. While the chicken and veggies are grilling, make the poppy seed vinaigrette by combining all of its ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth. 5. Set the grilled chicken and veggies to cool slightly, then cut them into slices. 6. Arrange the romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, veggies, and crumbled feta cheese on a large platter. 7. To make smaller individual salads for side-dishes, gather one lettuce leaf, place some chicken breast slices, grilled veggies, poppy seed vinaigrette, parsley, basil, and oregano on top like constructing a taco. ### Serving Suggestions: * This grilled chicken and veggie platter is a perfect light lunch or dinner option. * The poppy seed vinaigrette adds a delightful sweetness and crunch to the dish. * You can also serve the grilled chicken and veggies over rice or quinoa for a more hearty meal. ### Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe: A Healthy and Flavorful Meal This grilled chicken and veggie platter is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. The grilled veggies are a great way to get your daily serving of vitamins and the chicken is a good source of protein. The poppy seed vinaigrette is also a great way to add some extra nutrients to your diet. This meal is a great option for a light lunch or dinner and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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