Colors of Life Salad Recipe

Name: Colors of Life Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; nonstick cooking spray; 8 cups green leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup sliced large black olives; 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
nonstick cooking spray
8 cups green leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup sliced large black olives
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced

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For the balsamic vinaigrette:.
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Place the shallots and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
3
Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
(This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
6
For the grilled chicken:.
7
Spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray and then preheat the grill to medium-high.
8
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness.
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Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let cool.
11
(The chicken can be grilled in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.)
12
For the green salad:.
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Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a mixing bowl.
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Add the black olives, red bell pepper and half of the balsamic vinaigrette.
15
Place the lettuce in a separate salad bowl and toss it with the remaining vinaigrette.
16
Arrange the chicken, black olive and red bell pepper mixture on top and serve.

235

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, salt, and more.

Yes, Colors of Life Salad falls under the Salads 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.

Colors of Life Salad

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