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Chimichurri Chicken Salad

Zesty Chimichurri Chicken Salad for a Fresh Lunch Fix

Chimichurri Chicken Salad is a healthy, flavorful dish made with rotisserie chicken and a zesty chimichurri dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Dressing
  • 1 cup Freshly Chopped Parsley Feel free to swap it with cilantro for a unique spin.
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust based on your love for garlic.
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced Red Chile Omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Use top-quality oil for the best flavor.
  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar Lemon juice can be a fresh substitute.
Salad
  • 1 cup Shredded Rotisserie Chicken The star protein of this dish.
  • Kosher Salt Use it generously but carefully.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to suit your taste.
For Serving
  • 4 slices Toasted Bread Or swap it out for pita chips or crackers.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly chopped parsley, minced garlic, and red chile.
  2. Pour in the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, whisk until well-blended.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken into the bowl, ensuring it's coated.
  4. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the mixture, adjusting to taste.
  5. Scoop portions into serving bowls and pair with toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a deeper taste, let the chicken soak in the chimichurri dressing for an hour before serving. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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