Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad
Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad layers smoky, Cajun-spiced chicken over crisp greens and peppery arugula, finished with creamy avocado, briny olives, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. A Dijon-balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with punchy acidity and richness. Serve it for a light dinner on warm evenings or as a satisfying lunch that feels fresh yet hearty.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning and add it to the hot oil. Stir in the crushed garlic. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet, drain on paper towels, let cool slightly, and dice; discard the oil and garlic.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 3
In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the mixed salad greens, arugula, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Top with the diced chicken to serve.
- Calories 764.36 kcal High
- Protein 43.55 g Good Source
- Carbs 74.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 137.8 mg High
- Sodium 1600.63 mg High
- Fiber 15.01 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.61 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 522.61 mg Good Source
- Iron 6.74 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2341.11 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 712.53 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 79.83 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Baby Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, and Cajun Seasoning. Each serving provides about 764.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad?
- It is a Cajun and Creole salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Baby Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Cajun Seasoning, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 764.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Summer Blackened Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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