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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

This vibrant Italian Grinder Chicken Salad brings together grilled chicken and fresh vegetables in a delightful dressing, creating a quick and delicious meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 3 breasts boneless, skinless chicken about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 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
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with different proteins or vegetables. The dressing can also be adjusted to your taste.

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