Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Health score
45%
Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette
25 min.
4
515kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and packed with flavor? Look no further than this vibrant Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a refreshing main dish, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave you feeling nourished and energized.

Imagine a bed of crisp, torn green leaf lettuce topped with tender, chopped cooked chicken, sweet red bell pepper strips, and creamy crumbled chèvre cheese. The addition of glazed pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while the homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil and raspberry vinegar, brings a tangy sweetness that ties all the ingredients together beautifully.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family meals or gatherings with friends. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your wellness goals. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Dive into this culinary delight and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • cups curly leaf lettuce green
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • medium bell pepper red cut into bite-size strips
  • oz goat cheese crumbled (goat)
  • 0.5 cup candied pecans 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons raspberry vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Arrange lettuce on 4 salad plates. Top with remaining salad ingredients.
  2. In small bowl or tightly covered container, beat with wire whisk or shake vinaigrette ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein26.18%
Fat64.14%
Carbs9.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.5
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.116956472397%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:515.27kcal
25.76%
Fat:36.65g
56.39%
Saturated Fat:9.05g
56.57%
Carbohydrates:12.45g
4.15%
Net Carbohydrates:9.91g
3.6%
Sugar:8.26g
9.17%
Cholesterol:91.79mg
30.6%
Sodium:552.65mg
24.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.66g
67.32%
Vitamin A:6599.91IU
132%
Vitamin K:103.74µg
98.8%
Vitamin C:45.89mg
55.62%
Vitamin B3:8.99mg
44.94%
Selenium:27.27µg
38.96%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
35.2%
Phosphorus:312.36mg
31.24%
Vitamin E:3.28mg
21.85%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.47%
Iron:3.03mg
16.86%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.5%
Copper:0.31mg
15.4%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.48%
Potassium:506.21mg
14.46%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.16%
Folate:54.74µg
13.68%
Magnesium:43.11mg
10.78%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.69%
Fiber:2.55g
10.2%
Calcium:96.72mg
9.67%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.97%