Description
This Italian Salad with Chicken, Spinach, Artichokes, Salami, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Red Onions is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for a satisfying meal. Packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with a tangy dressing, it’s a great option for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Spinach Salad:
- 4 cups baby spinach (washed and dried)
Chicken Salad:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
Artichoke Salad:
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
Salami Salad:
- 1/3 cup sliced salami (cut into thin strips)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes Salad:
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
Red Onion Salad:
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, artichokes, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and olives if using.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad is hearty enough for a full meal and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- You can substitute grilled chicken thighs for extra flavor or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add croutons for crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg