Chicken Salad with Roasted Root Vegetable Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
100%
Chicken Salad with Roasted Root Vegetable Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
115kcal

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If you’re searching for a light yet satisfying dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrition, look no further than this delightful Chicken Salad with Roasted Root Vegetable Vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced and bursting with vibrant colors, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports a healthy lifestyle. With a health score of 100, it’s an ideal option for anyone on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, and it perfectly fits into a low FODMAP regimen.

Imagine the crunch of freshly chopped Belgian endive, the slightly bitter notes of radicchio, and the crispness of romaine lettuce, all beautifully complemented by tender, diced skinless chicken breast. The pièce de résistance is the homemade roasted root vegetable vinaigrette, which adds a warm, earthy flavor that ties this entire dish together. Each bite is a marvelous mix of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more.

This recipe is not just limited to lunch; it can easily serve as a main course for dinner or a standout dish for any gathering. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it serves six people, making it perfect for both family meals and entertaining friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable salad that embodies health without sacrificing flavor!

Ingredients

  •  belgian endive chopped
  • cups chicken breast diced skinless cooked ()
  • head radicchio thinly chopped
  • head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cup roasted root vegetable vinaigrette 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radicchio, endive, and chicken.
  2. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  3. Giada's Feel Good Food
  4. Reprinted from Giada's Feel Good Food Copyright © 2013 by GDL Foods Inc. Photographs copyright © 2013 by Amy Neunsinger. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House LLC. GIADA DE LAURENTIIS is the Emmy award-winning star of Food Network's Everyday Italian, Giada at Home, and Giada in Paradise; a judge on Food Network Star; a contributing correspondent for NBC's Today show; and the author of six New York Times bestselling books. She attended the Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris and worked at Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant before starting her own catering company, GDL Foods. Born in Rome, she grew up in Los Angeles, where she now lives with her husband, Todd, and their daughter, Jade.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein56.75%
Fat16.41%
Carbs26.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.67
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.762608727683%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
59.26mg
Delphinidin
3.58mg
Luteolin
17.78mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
17.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.28kcal
5.76%
Fat:2.14g
3.29%
Saturated Fat:0.55g
3.42%
Carbohydrates:7.87g
2.62%
Net Carbohydrates:4.44g
1.62%
Sugar:2.05g
2.28%
Cholesterol:39.67mg
13.22%
Sodium:54.43mg
2.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.64g
33.28%
Vitamin K:228.58µg
217.69%
Vitamin A:9112.4IU
182.25%
Folate:182.45µg
45.61%
Vitamin B3:6.94mg
34.68%
Selenium:13.93µg
19.91%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.87%
Phosphorus:166.53mg
16.65%
Potassium:578.3mg
16.52%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.25%
Fiber:3.43g
13.71%
Copper:0.25mg
12.49%
Vitamin C:10.04mg
12.17%
Iron:1.85mg
10.28%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.88%
Magnesium:38.3mg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.71%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.48%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.03%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.17%
Calcium:55.97mg
5.6%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.64%
Source:Epicurious