Salad Special With Protein Recipe
Make Salad Special With Protein Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash the Greens
Rinse the mixed greens in cold water to remove any dirt. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely slice the red onion.
- 3
Combine the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the washed mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
Cooking the Protein
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from the grill and let it rest before slicing.
- 5
Prepare Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook them according to package instructions.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Assembling the Salad
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the grilled chicken slices and chickpeas to the salad base in the mixing bowl.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 9
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy your healthy Salad Special with Protein!
