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Italian Chicken Salad Recipe

Zona House
This Italian Chicken Salad Recipe is a breeze to whip up and only takes about 20 minutes! It combines tender boneless chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, zesty red onions, and a delightful mix of crumbled feta and Parmesan cheese. And let’s not forget the crunchy bacon bits! Everything is tossed together in a yummy mayo and Dijon vinaigrette that brings it all to life. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with friends—enjoy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken and Turkey
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • Large High-sided Skillet
  • cutting board
  • 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 large tomato
  • ½ cup red onion
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup real bacon bits (from a package or cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Grill or fry the chicken until cooked through to 165 degrees F internal temperature, about 10 – 12 minutes. Flip over halfway through.
  • Allow the chicken to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • At the same time, chop the lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion on a cutting board.
  • In a large bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, salt, onion powder, and Dijon mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
  • Add lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and grilled chicken together, toss until combined with dressing.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

 
Notes about ingredients and substitutions
  • The tangy vinaigrette dressing enhances the vegetable flavors, but you can substitute it with your favorite bottled dressing for convenience.
Storage instructions
  • It's best not to save a salad once you've tossed in the dressing because the greens will get all soggy.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 973mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4.478IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
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