CHICKEN BREAD SALAD

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Using leftover chicken or cooked chicken from the refrigerated section of your supermarket will shorten the preparation time for this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on a wire rack. Cut bread into 1-in. pieces. , In a large bowl, combine the bread, chicken, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, basil, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 981 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 2245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 154g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

YCM7
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Samuel Pecanek
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Shannette Beckford
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Minu Akter
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I'm not a big fan of celery, but I really enjoyed it in this salad.


kimiya nure
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Lavar Barnes
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Nafiul islam Nirob
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner. It's also perfect for picnics and potlucks.


Zohaib Hassanmona
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender.


STEPHANIE MANTOH
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Maryin Murillo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Yoniman Kid
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch.


Aaif Khan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender.


SK SABIRBOOS
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer salad.


Don Nova
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I love the addition of bread to this salad. It adds a nice crunch and makes it more filling.


Keontaz Garner
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a good make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Lieb Oosthuizen
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors and textures all came together perfectly.


Brigitte Emond
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


Samwela Arunye
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken and bread add a nice crunch.


Mark Coblah
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This chicken bread salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.