Zucchini and Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Zucchini and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 1 bunch (8 ounces) spinach, chopped; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 bunch (8 ounces) spinach, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Add the zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking the chicken.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
5
Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side.
6
Remove from the skillet, and slice thin.
7
Toss the chicken with the zucchini mixture, spinach, red onion, pecans, Parmesan cheese, and mint.
8
Serve.

527

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, 1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini and Chicken 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.

Zucchini and Chicken Salad

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