Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

Name: Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1.5 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; 0.5 cup sliced black olives

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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.

Submitted by devilsdancefloor

Updated on February 25, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ 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
½ cup sliced black olives

Directions

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.
In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

610	Calories
40g	Fat
23g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 610
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g	52%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 1606mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 43g	86%
Vitamin C 41mg	46%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1317mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.