Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Balsamic Vinaigrette over Lettuce

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil *

  • 1 can (8 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained except for 2 Tbsp juice

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 4 cups fresh lettuce leaves

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onions

For the Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup olive oil *

  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tsp sugar *

  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

    * Ingredients not provided in order

Directions

  • Cut each chicken breast tender into cubes. 

  • In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 

  • Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. 

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, lettuce and onions.

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. 

  • Pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly. 

  • Serve immediately.


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