Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad, the perfect lunch or dinner recipe, healthy and full of flavour.
Here we are at that time of the month again, and this Month we are sharing Salad Recipes. Because as we all know summer is coming and that means lighter eating (or so we try) and less cooking.
Probably one of the only reasons that I do look forward to the summer. Unless of course I go visit my daughter and the rest of my family in Canada! Because summers in Italy are long and soooo hot.
Last month was dedicated to Chocolate and I shared another recipe perfect for the hot weather, No Churn Nutella Swirl Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.
I actually don’t have very many salads on the blog, but I love them, we have fresh salad almost every day with our meals.
And in the summer, a Salad can be a meal, especially when you make a tasty Pasta Salad or Rice Salad. Or one of my favourites, Borlotti Bean Salad and then there is my Mom’s potato salad that I can still taste.
Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad
So when the idea of salads came up I decided to make one of my favourite grilled meats, chicken, and a simple tossed salad and of course a creamy Italian dressing would be a tasty accompaniment.
This homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad made the perfect lunch.
Today is a big holiday in Italy, Primo Maggio (May first) the equivalent to Labour Day in North America. Which means I will be eating a little bit more than a salad! 😉 Buon Appetito!
More Healthy Lunch or Dinner Choices you may enjoy!
Italian Fresh Herb Baked Fish and Chips
Easy Grilled Eggplant Rolls with a Fresh Veggie Stuffing
Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad
Ingredients
GRILLED CHICKEN
- 4 pieces boneless chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (27.4 grams)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 sprigs chopped rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (110 grams)
- 1/4 cup milk (57.5 grams)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (29.8 grams)
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
GREEN SALAD
- mixed greens of choice
- 1 avocado sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- other ingredients desired
Instructions
GRILLED CHICKEN
- On a hot grill (BBQ,Grill or Pan Grill) place chicken pieces, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, chopped rosemary, salt and pepper turn and repeat, cook until no longer pink.
CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING
- Mix all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine or mix in a blender.
MIXED GREEN SALAD
- In a large bowl combine ingredients.
- On a plate add one slice grilled chicken, salad greens and top with creamy Italian dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition
The Taste Creations Blog Hop happens on the 1st Monday of Every Month. Every month, myself and 3-4 other bloggers challenge ourselves to make something with a chosen ingredient. Hope you will check out these recipes too. Have a great week everyone!
Terri at Our Good Life – Chicken Paillard with Spring Green Salad
Nikki at Tikkido – Tequila Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad
Lauren at Mom Home Guide – Chicken Avocado & Strawberry Salad
Teri at The Freshman Cook – Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
Lauren says
This salad looks delicious! I’ve never made creamy Italian dressing before, so I’m looking forward to trying out your recipe!
Rosemary says
Hi Lauren, thanks so much and a creamy dressing is good.
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
I used to work in a restaurant where we served rosemary chicken , and I loved it. But I always forget to use it , and it is so wonderful! I can’t wait to try your Creamy Italian Dressing too! Your salad is gorgeous, and sounds so tasty and refreshing!
Rosemary says
Hi Teri, thanks so much, I think it is such an underrated spice, I love it and goes so well with so many things.
Nikki from Tikkido says
I’ve made regular Italian dressing before, but never creamy Italian dressing. It looks delicious, and I can’t wait to try it out!
Rosemary says
Hi Nikki, thanks, hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Terri Steffes says
A perfect meal sized salad. I can’t wait to make it. I need a nice dry rose to drink with it!
Rosemary says
Hi Terri, thanks, and yes a Rose would go well.
Dr. Terri Oliver Steffes says
This looks so good! I love a good salad for lunch. The chicken and avocado look delicious!