ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Italian Chopped Salad with Chicken image

Don't let the ingredient list fool you-this summery chicken salad is so simple! Prepare it in the morning; let it chill all day; and then toss with the dressing right before you serve it. For another spin, I sometimes add fresh grilled corn. -Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/4 pound sliced pancetta or bacon strips, chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
10 cups iceberg lettuce blend
1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients; sprinkle with pancetta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.