Grilled Chicken Salad with Pesto Ranch Dressing Recipe
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Pesto Ranch Dressing Recipe
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Pesto Ranch Dressing Recipe makes a delicious salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella topped with grilled chicken and a pesto ranch dressing!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 - 10 ounces spring salad greens
- 2 cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/4 /4 red onion diced
- 2 (4-ounce) mozzarella balls course, cuisine, keywords, nutrition
- 4 teaspoons pesto divided
- salt and pepper to taste
Pesto Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 /2 cup Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
- 3 tablespoons pesto
Instructions
- Drizzle or brush olive oil onto grill or grill pan set over medium heat. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through. The time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts, but should register 165º F when tested with an instant read thermometer. Allow the chicken to rest about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the salad greens to a large salad bowl or platter. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella (or burrata) to the salad.
- Once the chicken is ready, cut into slices and add to the top of the salad. Top with a spoonful of pesto and serve with dressing on the side.
Pesto Ranch Dressing:
- Stir together the ingredients for the ranch dressing as directed in the recipe. Add the pesto to the ranch dressing and stir until well combined.
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Notes
- Meal Prep Tips:
- Chicken: Cook the chicken and store it in the refrigerator and/ or freezer.
- Salad greens and vegetables: Prep and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Pesto: Make the pesto and store it in an airtight container or portion into an ice cube tray and freeze it and then store it in a freezer-safe container. Remove as needed to thaw in the refrigerator to use.
- Dressing: Prepare the buttermilk ranch dressing and stir the pesto into it to make the pesto ranch dressing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
948mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1990IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1990IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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