Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad

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!

Sheet Pan Italian Pork Chops

Easy Ratatouille 

Italian Fresh Herb Baked Fish and Chips 

Easy Grilled Eggplant Rolls with a Fresh Veggie Stuffing

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Homemade Creamy Italian Dressing with Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad with a Creamy Italian Dressing, a delicious homemade dressing makes this the perfect lunch or dinner recipe idea. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 363kcal

Author Rosemary Molloy / An Italian in my Kitchen

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

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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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