RANCH CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR SALAD

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Serving salad for dinner tonight is anything but skimpy. There's chicken and cheese in every bite, and celery and apples give it a pleasing crunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon paprika
4 teaspoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup shredded carrots
1 medium apple, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and turn to coat. Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, divide salad greens among four dinner plates. Top each with celery, carrots, apple and cheese. Cut chicken into strips; arrange over salads. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.