Best Zucchini And Chicken Salad Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking chicken.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and slice thinly.
• Toss chicken with zucchini mixture, spinach, onion, pecans, Parmesan, and mint. Serve.

GRILLED-CHICKEN-AND-ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Stir together yogurt, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and chopped dill; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken; toss to combine. Let stand 15 minutes. Toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and zest; season with salt and pepper.
• Brush grill with oil. Grill chicken and zucchini until chicken is just cooked through and zucchini are charred in spots and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side for chicken and 4 to 6 minutes per side for zucchini.
• Toss lettuce, radishes, and dill sprigs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and zucchini with salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the mustard and vinegar, beating them together until blended. Beat in the olive oil.
• Brush the chicken and zucchini with half this mixture. Preheat grill or broiler.
• Grill or broil the chicken and zucchini until the zucchini are lightly seared but still crisp and the chicken is cooked through. (The zucchini will take less time than the chicken.)
• Slice the zucchini thin and place in a bowl. Toss with the rest of the mustard, oil and vinegar mixture.
• When the chicken is done, allow it to cool briefly, then remove the bones and, if desired, the skin. Cut the chicken into slivers. Toss with zucchini and dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add basil, toss again, serve on bed of lettuce.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, LEMON AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 2 tbsp of olive oil with garlic, cumin, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the zucchini and craisins and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours stirring occassionally. In a large shallow glass dish combine shallot with olive oil and remaining lemon juice. Add the chicken and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. In a skillet toast the pine nuts about 2 minutes. Remeove chicken and bake in the oven. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the marinated zucchini and craisins, pine nuts, salad and preserved lemon. Serve right away.

ASIAN CHICKEN AND CHOPPED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Combine garlic powder and ginger; rub onto chicken.
• Reserve 3/4 cup dressing for later use. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), brushing occasionally with remaining dressing for the last 5 min. Cool slightly.
• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; toss with salad greens and vegetables in large bowl. Add reserved dressing; mix lightly. Sprinkle with nuts.

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking the chicken.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet, and slice thin.
• Toss the chicken with the zucchini mixture, spinach, red onion, pecans, Parmesan cheese, and mint. Serve.