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How to Make Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
1. Start with a Big Mixing Bowl
The beauty of this salad is that it all gets made in one bowl. That means less dishes and quicker assembly. Because there are plenty of ingredients, you’ll want to choose a large bowl for the task. A 4- to 6-quart bowl gives you plenty of room for everything, plus plenty of space to combine everything.
2. Toss It All Together
Have you ever noticed how deliciousrestaurant saladsare? That’s because instead of drizzling all of the dressing on top of the salad, they toss the ingredients with the dressingbeforethe salad is plated and served. This ensures every bite is perfectly seasoned. To save on dishes, we mix up the dressing as the first step in the same bowl we toss it in. When you toss the salad, make sure you are getting to the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl to spread the dressing around evenly. It’s why this Chopped Power Salad is so good!
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Ingredients
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonslemon juice
1clove garlic, grated
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoonsugar
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
4cupstorn green-leaf lettuce
2cupsshredded cooked chicken
1cuphalved grape tomatoes
1cuphalved and sliced cucumber
½cupslivered red onion
⅓cupsliced peperoncini
⅓cupcrumbled feta cheese
2tablespoonsunsalted roasted sunflower seeds
Directions
Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
Add lettuce, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and peperoncini; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with feta and sunflower seeds.
Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. Since this recipe uses no ingredients containing gluten, it is gluten-free.Yes, this is a low-carb, high-protein recipe. This recipe meets EatingWell’s parameters for low-carb recipes, containing no more than 15 grams carbohydrates per serving.Pepperoncini peppers are typically sold pickled and are mild and tangy in flavor. You can substitute them with sliced pickled banana peppers, which have a similar zesty flavor and crisp texture.Yes, you can.Rotisserie chickensare typically seasoned, so be aware that this may increase the sodium content of the salad. You can also bake or boil chicken breasts and shred them, or use leftoverroast chickenfrom a previous recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since this recipe uses no ingredients containing gluten, it is gluten-free.
Yes, this is a low-carb, high-protein recipe. This recipe meets EatingWell’s parameters for low-carb recipes, containing no more than 15 grams carbohydrates per serving.
Pepperoncini peppers are typically sold pickled and are mild and tangy in flavor. You can substitute them with sliced pickled banana peppers, which have a similar zesty flavor and crisp texture.
Yes, you can.Rotisserie chickensare typically seasoned, so be aware that this may increase the sodium content of the salad. You can also bake or boil chicken breasts and shred them, or use leftoverroast chickenfrom a previous recipe.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)466Calories24gFat14gCarbs49gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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