Best Mediterranean Chicken Panzanella Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

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Make this light and healthy Mediterranean chicken salad in just 15 minutes! It's loaded with crunchy veggies and the best lemon dressing.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Shredded chicken
1/3 cup Feta cheese ((crumbled))
1/3 cup Black olives ((sliced))
1/2 cup Bell pepper ((diced))
1/4 cup Red onion ((diced))
1/4 cup Fresh basil ((cut into ribbons))
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ((optional))
1/8 tsp Black pepper
1/8 tsp Sea salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, feta cheese, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil. Mix until combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt, until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and mix together, until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, Fat 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Sodium 475.5 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PANZANELLA

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.
For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PANZANELLA SALAD

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Here's a better-for-you take on the classic panzanella salad, made with whole wheat pita bread, chicken and lots of veggies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 whole wheat pita bread, split
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 small cucumber, peeled, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Place pita halves in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 4 to 5 min. on each side or until crisp and lightly browned on both sides. Cool.
Combine next 6 ingredients in large bowl.
Crumble pitas over salad. Mix dressing and lemon juice. Add to salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g