Amy's Sensational Summer Salad Recipe
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Amy's Sensational Summer Salad

By: Amy 
"A fantastic blend of fruit and feta cheese tops off this tossed salad, making it perfect for summer barbeques!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breasts and Italian dressing into a resealable plastic bag. Mix together to coat the chicken with the dressing, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool while preparing the ingredients for salad, then dice.
  4. Toss the diced apple with the lemon juice in a large mixing bowl until well coated; drain and discard any excess lemon juice. Place the lettuce into the mixing bowl, then sprinkle with the diced chicken, avocado, feta cheese, strawberries, and cranberries. Gently toss the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 496 | Total Fat: 31.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by John   view full review
So many times I read other reviews for recipies on this site and they always tell you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Amy   view full review
When I submitted this recipe it was intended that the dressing be served on the side and put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by MMMICHELLE   view full review
This salad was very quick to put together and the tastes went together very nicely. My very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by LMF443   view full review
Have you ever been craving something but you weren't sure what? This salad will probably...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by greatfoodaddict   view full review
AMAZING salad!! I didn't have italian dressing so I just grilled the chicken with garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by lmcirig   view full review
Loved it!! So filling!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by somegoodsomenot   view full review
Very nice combination of flavors. I followed the recipe exactly but next time I'll cut back...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by hazelspeck   view full review
I have made this twice now-once without chicken as a side salad and once with chicken for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by Melissa   view full review
This salad was amazing! My husband is not usually a fan of vinaigrette dressings, but he even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by happycooker   view full review
Delicious salad! I added some blackberries, raspberries, and cucumbers because I had them on hand.

 

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