Leafy Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

By Hester

Dressings don't have to be boring! White bean puree adds velvety richness and a boost of fiber to this salad so you feel full after just one serving.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c canned no-salt-added great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil (MUFA)
• 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

Details

Adapted from prevention.com

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.

Nutritional info per serving: 256 cal, 15 g pro, 14 g carb, 3 g fiber, 15.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 41 mg chol, 533 mg sodium