A light easy lunch or dinner is sometimes so refreshing; followed by an indulgent dessert; of course!
Easy and Light Chicken Salad with Fresh Salad Greens
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 - 3 cups of cubed chicken breast
- 15 oz. can chickpeas - drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 stalks celery - diced
- 1/2 red onion - diced
For the Chicken Dressing:
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of l lemon
- 2 tbs. fresh dill
- 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
For the Salad:
- 1 head of romaine - ripped
- 1/2 red onion - diced
- 1 cucumber - sliced
- Radishes - sliced thin
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley - chopped
- 1 tomato - diced
For the Salad Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbs. white vinegar
- 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- For the Chicken: Combine all of the above in a bowl; toss and refrigerate.
- For the Chicken Dressing: Combine the all of the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk. Pour over the chicken salad and refrigerate.
- For the Salad: Place the greens around the perimeter of a shallow bowl. Place the chicken salad in the center. Pour the salad dressing on the salad greens.
- For the Salad Dressing: Combine all of the above in a small bowl and stir.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Martha says
Oh yum!! 🙂
sandie says
Looks delish - do you bake your own chicken? I am sure you do then cut it up.
Kathy says
Oh wow! This salad looks heavenly! I adore chicken salad! Have a great weekend, Catherine!
Adita Donaire says
Muy sana y buena, se la ve deliciosa, besos
Susan says
I could probably live on salads like this! What a beautiful presentation and the ingredients sound delicious.
Nee says
Hi Catherine , what a great twist on chicken salad , the weather is warm here but nice , we love having dinner outside and this is perfect for tomorrow . The patio has a net to keep the bugs and skeeters out . this is perfect . Thanks for sharing and have a blessed and safe weekend . ~~Nee~~
Cakelaw says
What a beautiful fresh salad! Perfect for summer lunch.
tanna says
Perfect for these Dog Days of Summer we are enjoying! 😉 blessings ~ tanna
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, How beautiful and colorful this dish is. It looks so lively and fresh. I love a great salad and this is fabulous as the chicken is added to it. Love the chickpeas with the chicken and with this dish you can add whatever greens you like. Wonderful meal for a hot September day. Thanks for sharing, as usual your recipes are delicious. Have a blessed weekend with your family...Dottie 🙂
gloria says
Look delicious!!! xoxoxo