CHICKEN BREAD SALAD

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Using leftover chicken or cooked chicken from the refrigerated section of your supermarket will shorten the preparation time for this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on a wire rack. Cut bread into 1-in. pieces. , In a large bowl, combine the bread, chicken, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, basil, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 981 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 2245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 154g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

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