Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad with Dill Cream Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad with Dill Cream Dressing
45 min.
6
284kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad with Dill Cream Dressing! This vibrant dish is not only gluten-free but also packed with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this salad is a refreshing take on a classic favorite, combining the zesty brightness of lemon with the aromatic essence of fresh dill.

Imagine tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection, paired with crisp zucchini and hearty red-skinned potatoes. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, enhanced by the creamy dill dressing that ties everything together. The addition of brine-cured green olives adds a delightful salty kick, making this salad a standout choice for any meal.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this dish for a family dinner or impress your guests at a summer barbecue. Not only is it visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a dish that celebrates the best of fresh, wholesome cooking!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • cup olive green pitted coarsely chopped
  • pound potatoes - remove skin unpeeled cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • large shallots finely chopped
  • large chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoons cream sour
  • pound zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup dill, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, shallot, and 2 teaspoons lemon peel in large bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add chicken and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature 1 hour or chill up to 8 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peel in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  4. Steam potatoes until just tender, about 12 minutes.
  5. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Combine zucchini slices and 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat.
  8. Heat grill pan or large ridged cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 4 minutes. Working in batches, grill zucchini slices until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate. Grill chicken until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
  9. Transfer to work surface; cool 15 minutes.
  10. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes; add to potatoes in bowl.
  11. Mix in celery, olives, and dressing; season with salt and pepper.
  12. Overlap zucchini slices around edge of platter. Mound chicken salad in center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein26.47%
Fat49.25%
Carbs24.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.67
Glycemic Load
0.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.071739067202%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
2.56mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.06kcal
14.2%
Fat:15.84g
24.37%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.16%
Carbohydrates:17.57g
5.86%
Net Carbohydrates:14.37g
5.22%
Sugar:3.88g
4.31%
Cholesterol:54.69mg
18.23%
Sodium:510.27mg
22.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.15g
38.31%
Vitamin B3:9.25mg
46.23%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
42.95%
Vitamin C:31.54mg
38.23%
Selenium:25.3µg
36.14%
Potassium:912.78mg
26.08%
Phosphorus:247.75mg
24.78%
Vitamin K:20.2µg
19.23%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.13%
Vitamin A:773.12IU
15.46%
Vitamin B5:1.53mg
15.33%
Magnesium:58.05mg
14.51%
Fiber:3.21g
12.83%
Vitamin E:1.89mg
12.63%
Folate:49.23µg
12.31%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.03%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.63%
Copper:0.21mg
10.33%
Iron:1.72mg
9.54%
Zinc:1.05mg
6.99%
Calcium:58.28mg
5.83%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.86%
Source:Epicurious