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 delightful Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a refreshing main dish, this salad is a wonderful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients while keeping your taste buds happy.

Imagine tender, chopped cooked chicken paired with the creamy richness of crumbled chèvre cheese, all nestled on a bed of crisp green leaf lettuce. The addition of glazed pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while vibrant strips of red bell pepper bring a pop of color and sweetness to each bite. With a homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil and raspberry vinegar, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with zesty flavor.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that serves four, making it ideal for a family meal or a gathering with friends. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this Chicken Salad with Vinaigrette is a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with this vibrant and tasty salad!

Ingredients

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

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%