Margherita Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

October 17, 2018

This Margherita Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with flavor. It has the nutrition you need for a healthy and active lifestyle and is the perfect meal for any day of the week. So, if you need some extra motivation to eat healthy, this is a recipe to try.

Margherita Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)
Makes 1 serving
Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • One 4-oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast cutlet
  • Dash each salt and black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 3 tbsp. drained and roughly chopped roasted red peppers (previously packed in water)
  • 1 stick light string cheese, sliced into coins
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp. light balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Directions

  1. Pound chicken to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Bring a grill pan (or skillet) sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, place lettuce on a large plate or in a large bowl.
  3. Slice or chop chicken, and add to the plate/bowl. Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  4. Drizzle with dressing, or serve it on the side.

Nutritional Info Per Serving

Calories 295; Carbohydrates 14.5g; Fat 9.5g; Protein 35g

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) is the creator of the Hungry Girl brand. She is the founder of www.Hungry-Girl.com, the free daily email service that entertains and informs hungry people everywhere. More than 1,000,000 fans eagerly wait for Hungry Girl’s recipes, food finds, and tips & tricks each weekday.
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