Description
Italian Grinder Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken, all drizzled with zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Grill the chicken: Season raw chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the romaine lettuce with all chopped vegetables and sliced chicken.
- Add cheese and dressing: Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and drizzle with Italian dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates or keep in one large bowl for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg