If variety is the spice of life, then it is also the measure of a good salad. Last week I put together a pretty killer Italian chicken salad with a great mix of greens, veggies and cheese. In an effort to expand outside of my typical romaine lettuce box I purchased some arugula. The salad started with some sliced red and green peppers, red and white onion, poblano pepper, and some mushrooms that I had cut into 6ths. These veggies were sauteed up in some EVOO and placed to the side to await inclusion into the salad party.
For the chicken I pounded it out nice and thin before dusting it with some basil, oregano, salt and pepper and then cooked it in some EVOO. I think that it is good to have more surface area for a chicken salad so that you can spread the chicken to as many bites as possible. I let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes and then sliced it thin.
For the lettuce mix I opted for some chopped romaine, a few mixed greens, organic spinach, and some arugula for great texture and peppery undertones. The greens were all tossed into a bowl and topped with the veggies and chicken. To finish off the salad I added a little light Italian dressing with some mozzerella and parmesan cheese. The heat from the veggies and chicken melted the cheese slightly and made for one delicious salad. Salad does not just have to be something you eat to feel good about the rest of your meal. Salads can be fun and exciting with countless flavor combinations. From one who didn't start eating salad until recently, trust me, salad can be the best meal of your day. The key is to just mix it up!!
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