Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad With Chicken Recipe

Name: Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 (4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets; Cooking spray; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (5-ounce) package baby arugula; 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons halved pitted kalamata olives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 (4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets
Cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (5-ounce) package baby arugula
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons halved pitted kalamata olives

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1. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, rind, juice, and chicken cutlets; let stand 5 minutes.
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2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat; keep warm.
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3. Combine tomatoes and arugula in a large bowl. Combine vinegar, herbes de Provence, mustard, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, stirring vinaigrette constantly with a whisk. Drizzle the vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Cut chicken cutlets across the grain into thin slices; arrange 1 sliced cutlet over each salad, and top each serving with about 2 teaspoons olives.
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Nutritional Information
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Calories:265
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Fat:14.2g (sat 2.1g,mono 9.5g,poly 1.8g)
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Protein:28g
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Carbohydrate:6.2g
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Fiber:1.8g
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Cholesterol:66mg
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Iron:1.8mg
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Sodium:683mg
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Calcium:87mg

326

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 4 (4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets, and more.

Yes, Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad With Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad With Chicken

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