Insalata Di Pollo
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Insalata Di Pollo is a quick and healthy chicken salad that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Featuring tender, shredded chicken breast paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and savory black olives, this dish brings together a harmonious medley of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice infuses every bite with brightness, while shavings of Parmesan and fragrant basil add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful Italian-inspired salad is as satisfying as it is easy to make, ideal for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to a wholesome, flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Fill a medium-sized pot with water, bring it to a boil, and cook the chicken breasts for approximately 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it cool before shredding or slicing into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Wash the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
Add the shredded or sliced chicken to the salad mixture.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and evenly coat the ingredients.
Top the salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Insalata Di Pollo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3354 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 122.9 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
