Vibrant Chicken Power Salad with Homemade Dressing
Indulge in this hearty and vibrant salad that can serve as a delightful lunch or dinner. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, as the dressing is created right in the same bowl, ensuring every leaf and ingredient soaks up the delicious flavors.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, finely grated
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
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4 cups torn green-leaf lettuce
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4 cups baby spinach
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 cup halved grape tomatoes
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1 cup halved and sliced cucumber
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1/2 cup slivered red onion
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1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tablespoons toasted unsalted sunflower seeds
Directions:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Add the green-leaf lettuce, baby spinach, shredded chicken, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pepperoncini to the bowl. Toss the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
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Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds over the salad.
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Serve and enjoy this flavorful and nutritious salad!
Nutrition Facts: Per serving (about 2½ cups):
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Calories: 466
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Total Fat: 24g
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Saturated Fat: 5g
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Cholesterol: 130mg
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Sodium: 591mg
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Total Carbohydrate: 14g
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Dietary Fiber: 4g
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Total Sugars: 7g
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Protein: 49g
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Potassium: 1068mg