Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 1/2 c canned no-salt-added great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 lg cloves garlic
• 8 lg fresh basil leaves
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 5 oz mixed baby greens
• 1 1/2 c pre-grilled chicken breast strips
• 1/4 lg red onion, thinly sliced (1/4 c)
• 1 c grape tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare dressing: Puree beans, oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt in blender until smooth (makes 1 cup).

2. Arrange greens among 4 plates. Top evenly with chicken, onion, and tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the dressing.

Recipe Tip
Creamy dressings don't have to be fattening. The white bean puree in this recipe adds velvety richness while boosting fiber to help you feel full.

CALORIES : 256cal
CARBS : 14g
FAT : 16g
PROTEIN : 15g
FIBER : 3g
SODIUM : 533mg