Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Cramy Balsamic Dressing

Aowens21

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

missjanetleigh

This sounds really good! I have been searching for dressing recipes that would go good with chicken.

Thanks for sharing!

lseed87

That sounds so good! Reminds me of the spinach, strawberry, walnut salad my mom made on Friday. Also had a strawberry vinaigrette dressing