Chopped Chicken Salad - Recipe Details

Chopped Chicken Salad

Chicken and salad greens in a light dressing.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 25 mins

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Ingredients

1/4 tsp Kosher salt
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsps reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 cups shredded or chopped mixed salad greens
2 tbsps basil sprigs, leaves and stems removed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 <span class="measurestring" title="stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)">stalks medium</span> celery, thinly sliced
1 cup pared, chopped cucumbers, diced
1 <span class="measurestring" title="pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia)">large</span> yellow pepper, diced

Directions

Season the chicken with salt. Also add pepper if desired.
Grill or bake the chicken breast until cooked through.
Slice the chicken into strips 1/2" wide.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and oil.
Toss the tomatoes, peppers, carrots, cucumbers and celery in the vinegar mixture.
Divide the salad greens into four portions, place vegetables and chicken on top.
Garnish with basil.