Classic Salad with Chicken Recipe

Name: Classic Salad with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each bread, dinner rolls whole-wheat, day old, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, about 2 ounces; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 x nonstick cooking spray; 3 slices bacon, canadian style finely diced, 3 ounces; ⅓ cup yogurt, plain no-fat; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, fat free; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons pickles, sweet gherkin, about 1/2-ounce, chopped; 1 large lettuce green-leaf, shredded, about 1 pound; 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced; 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced; 1/2 each english cucumber sliced; 12 ounces chicken breasts grilled, sliced

Servings: persons

1 each bread, dinner rolls whole-wheat, day old, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, about 2 ounces
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 x nonstick cooking spray
3 slices bacon, canadian style finely diced, 3 ounces
⅓ cup yogurt, plain no-fat
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, fat free
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons pickles, sweet gherkin, about 1/2-ounce, chopped
1 large lettuce green-leaf, shredded, about 1 pound
2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
1/2 each english cucumber sliced
12 ounces chicken breasts grilled, sliced

1
Make croutons:
2
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
3
Toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
4
Bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.
5
Remove from oven, and allow to cool completely.
6
Make bacon bits:
7
Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
8
Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring frequently, about 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Allow to cool.
10
Make dressing:
11
Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and pickles in a bowl and stir to incorporate.
12
Season with salt, to taste.
13
Toss the lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber in a large salad bowl with the dressing.
14
Top with croutons, bacon bits, sliced chicken and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each bread, dinner rolls whole-wheat, day old, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, about 2 ounces, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Classic Salad with Chicken falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Salad with Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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