Best Zucchini Chicken Salad Recipes

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CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Zucchini Ribbon Salad image

Cornmeal is a naturally gluten-free way to get deliciously crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets. For a super summery dinner, serve them with a shaved zucchini salad studded with mint, cashews, and ricotta salata.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Chicken     Cornmeal     Zucchini     Mint     Soy Free     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium or 3 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, divided
4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded 1/4" thick
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup roasted, salted cashews
5 ounces ricotta salata, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Trim tops off zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons; set aside.
  • Whisk cornmeal, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and 1 tsp. salt in a wide shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 Tbsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. water in another wide shallow bowl.
  • Season cutlets on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Dip each in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl, then in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in 2 batches and adding more oil if needed, cook cutlets, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. mustard and 1/8 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add reserved zucchini ribbons and toss gently with your hands until ribbons are evenly coated with dressing. Add mint, cashews, and ricotta salata and toss just to combine.
  • Transfer cutlets to a platter. Serve with zucchini salad alongside.

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SALAD



Zucchini and Chicken Salad image

Summer nights make you want to spend more time outside and less in the kitchen-this quick and healthy salad is the perfect solution.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch (about 8 ounces) spinach, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and slice thinly.
  • Toss chicken with zucchini mixture, spinach, onion, pecans, Parmesan, and mint. Serve.

GRILLED-CHICKEN-AND-ZUCCHINI SALAD



Grilled-Chicken-and-Zucchini Salad image

A quick marinade in garlicky, dill-flecked yogurt before grilling turns chicken cutlets super flavorful in this chicken and zucchini salad. They're served at dinner alongside an even faster-to-make romaine-and-radish salad, plus flame-kissed planks of zucchini brightened with lemon zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus 1/4 cup packed dill sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh juice
1 romaine-lettuce heart, thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
6 globe radishes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Stir together yogurt, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and chopped dill; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken; toss to combine. Let stand 15 minutes. Toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and zest; season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush grill with oil. Grill chicken and zucchini until chicken is just cooked through and zucchini are charred in spots and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side for chicken and 4 to 6 minutes per side for zucchini.
  • Toss lettuce, radishes, and dill sprigs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and zucchini with salad.

ZUCCHINI-CHICKEN SALAD



Zucchini-Chicken Salad image

Make this Zucchini-Chicken Salad with ease ahead of time, and enjoy your time with your favorite folks before you all enjoy this great recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 zucchini, chopped
2 thin carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Starter Classic Lemonade Drink Mix
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 cups loosely packed torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix mayo, mustard, drink mix and pepper until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Serve chicken salad over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

GRILLED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD



Grilled Chicken And Zucchini Salad image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 chicken breasts
3 medium zucchinis split in half lengthwise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 basil leaves, shredded
Lettuce leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the mustard and vinegar, beating them together until blended. Beat in the olive oil.
  • Brush the chicken and zucchini with half this mixture. Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Grill or broil the chicken and zucchini until the zucchini are lightly seared but still crisp and the chicken is cooked through. (The zucchini will take less time than the chicken.)
  • Slice the zucchini thin and place in a bowl. Toss with the rest of the mustard, oil and vinegar mixture.
  • When the chicken is done, allow it to cool briefly, then remove the bones and, if desired, the skin. Cut the chicken into slivers. Toss with zucchini and dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add basil, toss again, serve on bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, LEMON AND PINE NUTS



CHICKEN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, LEMON AND PINE NUTS image

Categories     Salad     Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup craisins
olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/8 tsp cumin
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 2 lemons
2 zucchini cut into sticks
1 large shallot
1 pound chicken
3 tbsp pine nuts
bag of salad

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine 2 tbsp of olive oil with garlic, cumin, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the zucchini and craisins and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours stirring occassionally. In a large shallow glass dish combine shallot with olive oil and remaining lemon juice. Add the chicken and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. In a skillet toast the pine nuts about 2 minutes. Remeove chicken and bake in the oven. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the marinated zucchini and craisins, pine nuts, salad and preserved lemon. Serve right away.

ASIAN CHICKEN AND CHOPPED ZUCCHINI SALAD



Asian Chicken and Chopped Zucchini Salad image

Give this chopped zucchini salad with grilled chicken an Asian twist. Traditional vegetables and the kick of ginger make this zucchini salad a favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.)
1 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing, divided
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 small head radicchio, chopped
1 small head escarole, chopped
2 zucchini, finely chopped
2 small peeled carrots, finely chopped
1 each red and yellow pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Cashew Halves with Pieces

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Combine garlic powder and ginger; rub onto chicken.
  • Reserve 3/4 cup dressing for later use. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), brushing occasionally with remaining dressing for the last 5 min. Cool slightly.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; toss with salad greens and vegetables in large bowl. Add reserved dressing; mix lightly. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Zucchini Chicken Pasta Salad image

I edited a baked Zucchini recipe to make it a cool salad,as Auburn, AL is warm/hot 1/2 of the year! I made this with simple directions. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz any shaped pasta (i used fettuchini)
2 large chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless,cut into bite-size pieces
2 large zucchini,diced small
2 c red bell pepper,diced small
3/4 c grape tomates,cut in half
2/3 c wishbone italian dressing
3/4 c parmesan cheese,fresh or container

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot,boil water. Add pasta;broken in half. Cook pasta until al dente.Drain. Rinse pasta under Cold water. Meanwhle,Cook Chicken Breasts, until juices run clear. When done,set aside to cool.
  • 2. In a large Resealable Bowl ,add chopped grape tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper,and Zucchini. Cut up Cooled Chicken into bite size pieces. Add to bowl along with cooled pasta. Add Italian Dressing. Toss until well coated! Add Parmesan to each individual serving bowl OR add it all to Salad Bowl. Serve and enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN GREEN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI & PEPPERS



BBQ Chicken Green Salad with Zucchini & Peppers image

Here's an easy main-dish salad they're sure to love, with BBQ sauce-brushed chicken breasts and grilled zucchini and peppers on a bed of mixed greens.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, about 3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
2 red peppers, quartered
1 large zucchini, quartered
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup KRAFT Natural Three Cheese Crumbles

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place chicken, peppers and zucchini on grill grate. Brush evenly with 1/4 cup dressing.
  • Grill 12 to 16 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), turning occasionally and brushing chicken with barbecue sauce for the last few minutes of the grilling time.
  • Slice vegetables and chicken. Arrange over greens on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN SALAD



Zucchini Chicken Salad image

Make and share this Zucchini Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by -Mar-

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs zucchini, thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and warm
10 ounces Baby Spinach
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add thinly sliced zucchini to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Heat up chicken if cold.
  • When heated, thinly slice the chicken.
  • Toss the chicken with the zucchini mixture, spinach, red onion, pine nuts, cheese, and fresh mint.
  • Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED ZUCCHINI



Chicken Salad-Stuffed Zucchini image

Served in a hollowed-out zucchini and topped with melted Cheddar, this chicken salad is made with chopped zucchini and tomatoes and sliced green onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small zucchini
3 oz. OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped tomatoes
1 tsp. green onion slices
1 KRAFT Slim Cut Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slice, halved

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers with spoon, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Chop removed zucchini; place in small bowl. Add chicken, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into zucchini shells; place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.
  • Top with cheese. Microwave 30 sec. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SALAD



Zucchini and Chicken Salad image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Side     Marinate     Zucchini

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 bunch (8 ounces) spinach, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the zucchini; toss to coat, and let marinate while cooking the chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet, and slice thin.
  • Toss the chicken with the zucchini mixture, spinach, red onion, pecans, Parmesan cheese, and mint. Serve.

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