Chicken Chopped Salad + Mint, Dates: Cooking With Courtney

From Feed the Soul:

Ain’t no salad like a chopped salad. And in my book, ain’t no chopped salad like this one.

I know the words “fun” and “salad” are rarely, if ever, used in the same sentence, but this is ONE FUN SALAD, you guys. There are so many beautiful textures and flavors in every bite.

We’ve got hearty slices of roasted chicken breast, sweet tomatoes, Medjool dates that taste like brown sugar, sharp and salty parmesan, crisp salad greens and a zesty vinaigrette to really liven things up. Sprinkle in some cashews (or whatever nuts you like) for some crunchy, creamy deliciousness and a generous amount of refreshing mint and parsley.

The vinaigrette only has three simple ingredients! It won’t take you but a minute.

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With protein and plenty of nutrients and vitamins, this salad is a choice you can feel good about. It feels nourishing and luxurious, but also light and refreshing. It’s totally approachable, yet elevated.

This is the salad I would order while I’m sunbathing poolside at a country club, sparkling lemonade in hand. … Okay maybe I’ve never done that, but a girl can dream, right?

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