Layered Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Layered Chicken Salad
500 min.
8
381kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Layered Chicken Salad! This vibrant and satisfying dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a casual lunch with friends or preparing a hearty dinner for the family. With its gluten-free profile, it caters to a variety of dietary needs while still delivering on flavor and presentation.

Imagine a stunning glass bowl filled with colorful layers of fresh salad greens, tender rotisserie chicken, and crisp zucchini, all harmoniously combined to create a feast for the eyes and the palate. The addition of savory salami and creamy cheese elevates this salad to a main course that is both filling and nutritious. Each bite bursts with freshness, complemented by a zesty dressing that ties all the ingredients together.

What sets this recipe apart is not just its taste but also its convenience. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a chilling time of up to 24 hours, you can prepare it ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Plus, the leftovers (if there are any!) make for a delicious lunch the next day.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this Layered Chicken Salad that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cups the salad 
  • small onion red separated thinly sliced
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut chopped (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • cups zucchini thinly sliced
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 lb genoa salami thinly sliced cut into fourths
  • cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • cup salad dressing reduced-calorie
  • tablespoon mustard yellow
  • 0.5 teaspoon horseradish prepared
  • serving watercress 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In very large (5-quart) glass bowl, place about half of the lettuce.
  2. Layer with onion, chicken, zucchini, cheese, salami, remaining lettuce and the tomatoes.
  3. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish; spread over tomatoes, spreading to edge of bowl.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Garnish with additional cherry tomatoes and parsley or watercress if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein29.07%
Fat60.41%
Carbs10.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.5
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.208695652692%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
1.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.82kcal
19.04%
Fat:25.71g
39.55%
Saturated Fat:8.3g
51.89%
Carbohydrates:10.07g
3.36%
Net Carbohydrates:8.99g
3.27%
Sugar:5.96g
6.62%
Cholesterol:93.35mg
31.12%
Sodium:1272.78mg
55.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.84g
55.68%
Vitamin C:29.14mg
35.33%
Vitamin K:30.54µg
29.09%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.25%
Vitamin A:1019.39IU
20.39%
Phosphorus:186.61mg
18.66%
Selenium:12.99µg
18.56%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.26%
Vitamin B12:0.94µg
15.73%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.01%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.73%
Calcium:134.08mg
13.41%
Potassium:451.8mg
12.91%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.35%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.49%
Folate:37.65µg
9.41%
Magnesium:30.91mg
7.73%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.11%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Iron:1.21mg
6.74%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.86%
Fiber:1.07g
4.29%