Description
This delicious Memorial Day picnic food is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of grilled chicken, sliced
- 2 cups of mixed greens
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup of olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup of balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a refreshing picnic dish.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance. Just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Memorial Day picnic food, easy picnic recipes, summer salad, grilled chicken salad, outdoor party food