Italian Chopped Salad with Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this summery chicken salad is so simple! Prepare it in the morning; let it chill all day; and then toss with the dressing right before you serve it. For another spin, I sometimes add fresh grilled corn. —Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1/4 pound sliced pancetta or bacon strips, chopped
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DRESSING:
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3 tablespoons prepared pesto
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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SALAD:
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10 cups iceberg lettuce blend
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1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
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1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
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1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients; sprinkle with pancetta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 228 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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