CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette image

I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It's the perfect combination of crunchy and salty. - Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges