Description
Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that effortlessly combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, providing a delightful balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prepare Veggies: While chicken cooks, wash spinach, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Create Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Assemble Salad: Once chicken cools slightly, chop into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, onion, diced chicken, and drizzle with dressing.
- Add Cheese: Toss gently to coat with dressing and top with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg