Italian Style Chicken Salad

Italian Style Chicken Salad

Warm roasted chicken and garlic adds flavor, fresh fennel and onion and celery give nice crunch. Served on a bed of arugula. You are going to love this one!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 (2 pound) roasted chicken, meat removed from bones and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 bulb fennel, cored and cut into thin slices
  • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch arugula

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in lemon juice; set aside to cool.

Step 3
Toss chicken, fennel, celery, red onion, and parsley together in a large bowl.

Step 4
Stir in the cooled garlic and olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5
Arrange arugula on a serving platter; serve chicken salad on arugula.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540
Calories
45g
Fat
8g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat45g 58%
Saturated Fat8g 41%
Cholesterol82mg 27%
Sodium225mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars2g
Protein26g
Vitamin C21mg 107%
Calcium123mg 9%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium621mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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