Jul 09 2026

Chicken Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crisp lettuce served with tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and our delicious chicken tenders.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparing Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken Tenders

    Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Season the chicken tenders with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken tenders and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let them rest for a few minutes.

Preparing Salad Base

  1. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

Making Dressing

  1. 3

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Add the cooked chicken tenders, sliced into strips, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

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