Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Cramy Balsamic Dressing

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Aowens21
Aowens21 Posts: 12
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Use pre-grilled chicken strips to get this satisfying salad on the table fast. White bean puree in the dressing adds velvety richness and boosts fiber so you feel full.
TIME: 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients:
½ c canned no-salt-added great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil (MUFA)
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 lg cloves garlic
8 lg fresh basil leaves
1/8 tsp salt
5 oz mixed baby greens
1 1/2 c pre-grilled chicken breast strips
1/4 lg red onion, thinly sliced (1/4 c)
1 c grape tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
Directions:
1. Prepare dressing: Puree beans, oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt in blender until smooth (makes 1 cup).
2. Arrange greens among 4 plates. Top evenly with chicken, onion, and tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
Nutritional Info Per Serving 256 cal, 15 g pro, 14 g carb, 3 g fiber, 15.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 41 mg chol, 533 mg sodium

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  • missjanetleigh
    missjanetleigh Posts: 149 Member
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    This sounds really good! I have been searching for dressing recipes that would go good with chicken.

    Thanks for sharing!
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
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    That sounds so good! Reminds me of the spinach, strawberry, walnut salad my mom made on Friday. Also had a strawberry vinaigrette dressing

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