Italian Chicken Salad

(from bowden’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light, May 2005

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Salad:
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 10 pitted ripe olives, halved
  • 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

  2. To prepare salad, combine chicken and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad, and toss gently to combine.

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