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Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

SUBMITTED BY: devilsdancefloor  PHOTO BY: SarahGriz 

"This is perfect for summer. You can even buy cooked chicken if it's too hot to cook your own. This makes two large dinner portions."
Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 12 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

DIRECTIONS

  1. Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with Cajun seasoning, and place in hot oil. Stir in crushed garlic. Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and dice; discard oil and garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the mixed salad greens, arugula, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Top with diced chicken to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by ZANE28 
This was an excellent salad. It reminds me of a Cobb Salad. I also added some crumbled feta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2006 by KymInNM 
This had a nice zing to it. I made it as a side salad for blackened salmon, so I didn't use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2006 by christa chimmi 
This salad made an excellent, exotic summer salad for our murder mystery party. It was delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by trinmama 
This was delicious! Everything about the recipe was great, the cajun seasoning, the avocado,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by LINDA MCLEAN 
This salad was so good and a snap to put together. Instead of frying the chicken whole, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by maureen 
delish, cooked the chicken on the grill for some extra yummy smokey flavor. quick,easy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by Jbooshey 
This was delicious! The chicken was nice and spicy, but when combined with the avocado's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by SILENCE182 
A very tasty salad. Makes a nice summer dinner! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 610

  • Total Fat: 40.4g
  • Cholesterol: 104mg
  • Sodium: 1799mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 10.4g
  • Protein: 43.1g

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