Chicken and Nectarine Salad 🥗
Description: This delightful Chicken and Nectarine Salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes! It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for those days when you crave something light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a satisfying meal, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and harmonious blend of ingredients.
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Fruit, Meat, Less than 30 Minutes, Easy
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lettuce |
| 1 | Watercress |
| 500 g | Cooked chicken |
| 1 | Red pepper |
| 4 | Ripe nectarines |
| 2 stalks | Celery |
| Black pepper | |
| Black peppercorns | |
| Olive oil | |
| Red wine vinegar |
Dressing Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Black peppercorns
- Black pepper
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 350.1
- Fat Content: 12.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 93.8mg
- Sodium Content: 188.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.4g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 14.5g
- Protein Content: 37g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and watercress. Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red pepper and celery. Pit and slice the nectarines.
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Arrange Salad: On a large platter, arrange the lettuce leaves and watercress as the base. Top with the cooked chicken, diced red pepper, sliced nectarines, and celery. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad for an extra kick of flavor.
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Prepare Dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, a pinch of black peppercorns, and a dash of black pepper. Close the lid tightly and shake the jar vigorously until the ingredients are well mixed.
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Dress Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the arranged salad ingredients, ensuring even coverage.
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Serve: Your Chicken and Nectarine Salad is now ready to be served! Enjoy this delightful dish as a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a satisfying dinner option.
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite fruits and vegetables. Mangoes, strawberries, or avocado would make excellent additions.
- For a boost of protein and texture, sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds over the salad before serving.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, simply omit the chicken and add extra vegetables or tofu for protein.
- Make the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week for quick and easy meal prep.
With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and nutritious ingredients, this Chicken and Nectarine Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, a side dish, or a main course, this salad is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
