How to Make The Best Grilled Chicken Salad
published by Crystal Ray on Dec 9, 2011
Use this easy method to make the best grilled chicken salad, and try something different. It can taste just as good as or better than gourmet restaurant salads.
Eating tossed salad day after day becomes boring in more ways than one. It is not very filling either, but it can be far tastier and much more satisfying when grilled chicken is added along with other flavorful toppings. A salad can be different each day, and it can be the answer when trying to shed a few pounds while enjoying healthier foods. Use this easy method to make the best grilled chicken salad, and try something different. It can taste just as good as or better than gourmet restaurant salads.
Ingredients
When trying to make really good grilled chicken salad, it is not necessary to spend a lot of time preparing the meat. Buy ready-made frozen grilled chicken strips or boneless fillets. You will also need lettuce of your choice and any other desired toppings. Consider adding fresh crisp cucumber slices, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato wedges or the cherry or grape variety, thin rings of red onion, real bacon bits and crunchy seasoned croutons. The dressing variety is a matter of personal taste. For the best grilled chicken salad, try something oil-based. Greek dressing is absolutely delicious, and it is perfect with grilled chicken salad. When counting calories or cutting back, keep in mind that the body require a certain amount of oil to function properly, and fats should not be completely eliminated.
Procedure
To assemble the best looking grilled chicken salad, begin by grilling or heating the chicken. If it is not already sliced, cut it into strips about a half-inch wide. Each salad should contain about four-ounces of chicken.
Next, cover the bottom of a plate or serving dish with a lettuce mixture of your choice. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top. When using cucumber, onion and tomatoes, place a cucumber slice in each corner with a tomato wedge alongside. Top this mouthwatering grilled chicken salad with boneless grilled chicken slices, and top the center with rings of raw red onion. Serve the salad dressing alongside. It will taste as good as it looks, and it will be a very filling meal for lunch, dinner or any occasion.
