Roast Chicken with Grape and Blue Cheese Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Roast Chicken with Grape and Blue Cheese Salad
20 min.
6
679kcal

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Roast Chicken with Grape and Blue Cheese Salad, a dish that effortlessly marries savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for any meal, whether it’s a leisurely lunch or a satisfying dinner, this salad elevates the classic components of a rotisserie chicken into a vibrant, full-bodied experience. With every bite, the succulent chicken pairs beautifully with the crispness of Boston lettuce and the juicy burst of green grapes, while the crumbled blue cheese adds a touch of creamy richness that is simply irresistible.

This gluten-free recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. The easy-to-follow steps ensure that you'll be able to impress both family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, the fresh crunch of celery and the sharp tang of red onion combined with a zesty olive oil vinaigrette creates a bright contrast that enhances the overall dish.

But here’s the best part: should you desire a lighter version, simply leave out the chicken, and you have a delightful side salad that complements grilled meats wonderfully. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a vibrant side dish, this Roast Chicken with Grape and Blue Cheese Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • small heads boston lettuce 
  • ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • stalks celery sliced
  • 0.5 pound grapes green halved
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5  onion red finely chopped
  • 3.5 pound rotisserie chicken cut sliced
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, celery, onion, grapes, and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide the salad and chicken among individual plates.
  2. Serve with the vinaigrette.Tip: Omit the chicken and this salad becomes a delicious side dish for grilled steak, pork chops, or burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories679kcal
Protein44.75%
Fat49.84%
Carbs5.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
3.39
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.9495651968147%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.77mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:678.55kcal
33.93%
Fat:37.81g
58.17%
Saturated Fat:10.09g
63.04%
Carbohydrates:9.23g
3.08%
Net Carbohydrates:8.29g
3.01%
Sugar:6.85g
7.61%
Cholesterol:264.64mg
88.21%
Sodium:1298.11mg
56.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:76.38g
152.76%
Vitamin K:21.27µg
20.26%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.78%
Calcium:92.35mg
9.24%
Phosphorus:72.38mg
7.24%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.84%
Potassium:199.25mg
5.69%
Vitamin C:4.69mg
5.68%
Vitamin A:264.36IU
5.29%
Folate:18.44µg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.47%
Fiber:0.94g
3.77%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.57%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.48%
Copper:0.07mg
3.4%
Selenium:2.25µg
3.22%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.06%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.88%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.76%
Magnesium:10.3mg
2.58%
Iron:0.35mg
1.96%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.59%
Source:My Recipes