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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

This Italian Grinder Chicken Salad is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for healthy eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 3 breasts boneless, skinless chicken (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
  2. Dice the bell peppers and slice the red onion into thin strips.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, mix sliced chicken with chopped veggies. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 34gFat: 17g

Notes

This salad is highly customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap the protein. Allowing it to chill enhances the flavors.

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