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Italian Chicken Salad

Fresh greens topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and Italian dressing.

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

320kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
12g
Carbs
16g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

  5. 5

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

  6. 6

    Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with Italian dressing.

  7. 7

    Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

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