LAYERED ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Layered Italian Chicken Salad image

This layered lettuce salad makes a beautiful presentation in a glass bowl. Once the lettuce is in the bowl, place the sliced eggs against the inside perimeter of the bowl for added interest. When you are ready to serve, toss the salad in another extra-large bowl with the dressing of your choice--Italian or balsamic vinaigrette, or creamy Italian.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, sliced
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Italian salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

In a 3-1/2-qt. bowl, layer the first 10 ingredients in order listed. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.