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Balsamic Tomato Chicken Salad
This Balsamic Tomato Chicken Salad is packed with simple fresh ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make! The perfect side for that summer backyard barbecue party.
Servings
6
Calories
657
kcal
Author
Gerry Speirs
Ingredients
1
rotisserie chicken
shredded
¼
cup
chopped green onions
1
cup
chopped fresh cilantro
1
red pepper sliced into thin strips
1
yellow pepper sliced into thin strips
1
large tomato seeded and diced
2
tablespoons
toasted sesame seeds
For The Dressing
½
cup
balsamic vinegar
1
tablespoon
honey
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
Salt and cracked black pepper
¾
cup
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Put the shredded chicken in a large bowl making sure the pieces aren't to large.
Add the green onions, cilantro, red peppers, yellow peppers and tomato.
In a blender combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.
Blend on high speed and slowly add the olive oil until it starts to thicken slightly.
Add about half of the dressing to the chicken and toss well.
Add more dressing if you prefer.
Taste and season with more salt and black pepper if desired.
Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
Serve at once.
Nutrition
Calories:
657
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
39
g
|
Fat:
49
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
121
mg
|
Sodium:
127
mg
|
Potassium:
531
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1185
IU
|
Vitamin C:
66
mg
|
Calcium:
60
mg
|
Iron:
3.2
mg