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Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

Italian Grinder Chicken Salad

Delicious Italian Grinder Chicken Salad recipe featuring grilled chicken and fresh veggies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Grilling Chicken
  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.
Preparing Veggies and Dressing
  1. Dice the bell peppers and slice the red onion into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, mix sliced chicken with chopped veggies. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chicken for turkey or adding avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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