Are you looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe that features grilled chicken? Look no further! This article will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delicious salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily whip up a salad that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
This is the only chicken salad I'll eat since I started making it. Taken from the Silver Spoon cookbook.
Provided by Across the Ocean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife cut 3-4 diagonal slits in each cutlet.
- Place onto a lined small baking pan.
- Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken cutlets.
- Place on oven rack 8-10 inches away from top.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes.
- Remove from oven, cover, and let sit for ½ hour.
- Combine salad ingredients.
- Combine all dressing ingredients well by hand.
- Pour over salad ½ hour before serving.
- When chicken is cool, cut into strips.
- Toss salad with dressing and chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 560.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.8
SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
"I feel like I am serving fine restaurant-quality food with this dish," writes Dianna Wissinger of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. "Every single guest asked for the recipe when I made it for a get-together."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 6 tablespoons vinaigrette. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into strips. , In a large bowl, combine the romaine, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, walnuts, chicken and reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
- Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Slice the chicken breasts off the bone and slice each piece across horizontally to get 4 large, thin pieces.
- When the grill is hot, brush the grill grates with cooking oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, and then slices into strips, if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, half the zest and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. (Reserve the remaining half of the lemon zest for another recipe.) Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing to drizzle over the top of the salad.
- Add the green beans, olives, cheese, onions and lettuce to the remaining dressing, and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates or 1 large platter and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5.5 grams, Cholesterol 96 milligrams, Sodium 581 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 6 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Make the dressing: Chop 2 garlic cloves and puree with 1/2 cup olive oil, the anchovies and lemon juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pound the chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the Caesar dressing. Grill the chicken until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and grill, turning, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Rub with the remaining garlic clove. Brush the romaine with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dressing and grill until marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Chop the lettuce and transfer to a bowl. Cut the bread and chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Toss with the remaining dressing, the parmesan, and pepper to taste. Garnish with more parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 565 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Layered desserts always grab my family's attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I could get everyone on board by presenting a healthy salad in an eye-catching way. I'm happy to say that it worked. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing., Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD
This chicken bacon ranch salad is packed full of protein and makes enough to serve a crowd, but can be scaled down easily!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Chicken Salad
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove core from each mini artisan lettuce. Place each lettuce head on a large cutting board and cut each lettuce head into bite-sized pieces, using a sharp knife. Place lettuce in a very large bowl.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, and peppers to salad greens and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Pour in ranch dressing and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle cubed avocado and tortilla strips over the the salad and season with pollo asado seasoning, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 699.3 mg
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
This is a great way to use leftover grilled chicken breasts from dinner the night before. I like it on wheat. My husband likes it on sourdough.
Provided by Erin Noel
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt until combined. Combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Divide the chicken salad between four of the slices of toast; top each with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Complete each sandwich with the remaining toast slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 77.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1048.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan or in the oven.
- To make the salad more colorful, add some chopped red onion or bell pepper.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.
- To make the salad more filling, add some cooked quinoa or rice.
Conclusion:
This salad with grilled chicken is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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