Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
grilled chicken, fresh greens & vegetables with white balsamic vinaigrette, italian salami & grana padano
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the chicken is resting, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Salami and Cheese
Slice the Italian salami into thin strips and grate the Grana Padano cheese.
- 4
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, grilled chicken, salami, and grated Grana Padano.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 5
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
