Oops Italian Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and irresistibly delicious Oops Italian Chicken Salad! Packed with protein-rich, skillet-seared chicken coated in fragrant Italian seasoning, this easy recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion for a medley of fresh flavors. A sprinkling of black olives, golden croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese adds bursts of texture and taste, all tied together with a zesty homemade balsamic-lemon dressing sweetened with a touch of honey. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this hearty yet refreshing dish is perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to irresistible Italian-inspired goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and croutons.
In a small jar or whisking bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and honey to make the dressing. Shake or stir until well combined.
Add sliced chicken on top of the salad, drizzle with dressing, and gently toss to combine.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and serve immediately. Enjoy your Oops Italian Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 231 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 4400 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
