Italian Chicken Salad

Health score
13%
Italian Chicken Salad
35 min.
4
467kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a delightful Italian Chicken Salad that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy right to your dining table. This refreshing dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and is sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful combination of textures and tastes. With tender chunks of rotisserie chicken, creamy bocconcini, and hearty Italian bread croutons, each bite is a journey through the Mediterranean.

The salad is tossed with a zesty vinaigrette that marries tangy red wine vinegar, rich extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, creating a perfect balance that elevates the freshness of the romaine hearts and the smokiness of roasted red peppers. Complete with a medley of marinated olives, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also provides a healthy boost with balanced nutrition. Each serving contains just 467 calories, making it a guilt-free choice for those mindful of their intake.

In just 35 minutes, you can prepare this colorful salad that is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing option for a wholesome meal. Whether it's a casual family dinner or a gathering with friends, this Italian Chicken Salad is a guaranteed hit that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup baby mozzarella balls fresh (small mozzarella balls; 6 oz)
  • cups bread crumbs italian () (from a 1/2-lb crusty round loaf)
  • cups chicken shredded cooked ()
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  •  baby greens ()
  • oz oil-cured olives assorted
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup red-wine vinegar 
  • oz roasted peppers red rinsed drained cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons shallots finely chopped
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss bread cubes with oil and salt in a large shallow baking pan and spread in 1 layer.
  3. Bake, turning over once, until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack.
  4. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in a small bowl until combined.
  5. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  6. Toss chicken and bocconcini together with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  7. Toss together romaine, red peppers, olives, chicken and bocconcini mixture, croutons, and remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl until combined.

Nutrition Facts

Calories467kcal
Protein22.01%
Fat59.29%
Carbs18.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.02
Glycemic Load
0.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.771304337875%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.54kcal
23.33%
Fat:31.13g
47.89%
Saturated Fat:9.94g
62.11%
Carbohydrates:22.1g
7.37%
Net Carbohydrates:17.8g
6.47%
Sugar:10.94g
12.16%
Cholesterol:61.5mg
20.5%
Sodium:1682.44mg
73.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.01g
52.01%
Vitamin A:5386.27IU
107.73%
Vitamin K:61.84µg
58.89%
Vitamin B3:7.37mg
36.87%
Vitamin C:29.11mg
35.28%
Folate:110µg
27.5%
Selenium:18.85µg
26.93%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.99%
Phosphorus:181.46mg
18.15%
Fiber:4.3g
17.2%
Calcium:162.75mg
16.27%
Iron:2.82mg
15.64%
Vitamin E:2.21mg
14.75%
Potassium:485.49mg
13.87%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.52%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.08%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.18%
Magnesium:40.46mg
10.12%
Copper:0.19mg
9.6%
Zinc:1.41mg
9.39%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.13%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.38%
Source:Epicurious