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Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Basil Dressing.

Healthier Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing

Tonia Bloom
Crispy fried chicken strips with a creamy buttermilk-basil dressing is a summertime favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Low Fat Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 8 cups Mixed Salad Greens
  • 8 ounces Frozen Fried Chicken Strips
  • 1 ounce Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Cook the Fried Chicken:

  • Cook chicken tenders per package directions (oven method works best). Cut cooled chicken into 1½-inch pieces.

Make the Dressing:

  • Place basil, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, sugar, onion powder, and salt in a food processor. Process 15-30 seconds, or until dressing is smooth.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Evenly divide the salad greens between 4 bowls. Top with fried chicken and cheese. Drizzle with dressing (one serving is about ¼-cup).
Nutrition Facts
Healthier Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
370
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
730
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Carb Count
 
1
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Heart Healthy, Quick Dishes, Salad Dressing, Salads - Main
Food Groups ***Meat = 2 servings, Starch = .5 serving, Vegetable = 1 serving, Fat = 1.5 servings
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