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Antipasto Salad from Just A Pinch of Ginger

Course: dinner, lunch, potluck, Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Deidre at Just A Pinch of Ginger

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbs garlic dried
  • 1 tbs sea salt
  • 1 tbs oregano dried
  • 1 tbs basil dried
  • 1 tsp marjoram dried
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese dried & grated
  • 3 heads of romaine lettuce washed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 cup caper berries
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved thinly
  • 1/2 cup pistachios shelled

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Combine garlic, salt, oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, pepper and parmesan in a small bowl, mix well
  • Use olive oil to grease a small pan, rub chicken breasts with spice mixture and arrange in pan.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until inside of chicken is white. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, olives and caper berries, slowly add in about a cup of the dressing, toss until covered.
  • Sliced the chilled chicken breasts into thin strips.
  • On a large platter gently toss the salad with the chicken strips.
  • Use the basil leaves, shaved parmesan and pistachios to garnish...sprinkle on more dressing if you so desire.

Notes

To make salad dressing combine: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp balsamic reduction, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp sea salt, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp caper berry brine, 1 tsp dried marjoram, 1 tsp, dried thyme, 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk or shake well and store in refrigerator until needed. Can also be used as marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2837mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2094IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 3mg