Best Zucchini Chicken Salad Recipes

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Trim tops off zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons; set aside.
• Whisk cornmeal, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1 tsp. salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 Tbsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. water in another wide shallow bowl.
• Season cutlets on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Dip each in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in 2 batches and adding more oil if needed, cook cutlets, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
• Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. mustard and 1/8 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add reserved zucchini ribbons and toss gently with your hands until ribbons are evenly coated with dressing. Add mint, cashews, and ricotta salata and toss just to combine.
• Transfer cutlets to a platter. Serve with zucchini salad alongside.

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.

ZUCCHINI-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix mayo, mustard, drink mix and pepper until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours.
• Serve chicken salad over salad greens.

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.

BBQ CHICKEN GREEN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place chicken, peppers and zucchini on grill grate. Brush evenly with 1/4 cup dressing.
• Grill 12 to 16 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning occasionally and brushing chicken with barbecue sauce for the last few minutes of the grilling time.
• Slice vegetables and chicken. Arrange over greens on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot,boil water. Add pasta;broken in half. Cook pasta until al dente.Drain. Rinse pasta under Cold water. Meanwhle,Cook Chicken Breasts, until juices run clear. When done,set aside to cool.
• 2. In a large Resealable Bowl ,add chopped grape tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper,and Zucchini. Cut up Cooled Chicken into bite size pieces. Add to bowl along with cooled pasta. Add Italian Dressing. Toss until well coated! Add Parmesan to each individual serving bowl OR add it all to Salad Bowl. Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers with spoon, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Chop removed zucchini; place in small bowl. Add chicken, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
• Spoon into zucchini shells; place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.
• Top with cheese. Microwave 30 sec. or until cheese is melted.

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Add thinly sliced zucchini to the bowl and toss to coat.
• Heat up chicken if cold.
• When heated, thinly slice the chicken.
• Toss the chicken with the zucchini mixture, spinach, red onion, pine nuts, cheese, and fresh mint.
• Serve and enjoy!

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.