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black and blue salad

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Recipe by
Gretchen ***
@gcolie
Columbia, TN

LOVE this salad!

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For black and blue salad

  • SALAD
  • 3 c
    romaine hearts (torn into bite size pieces)
  • 3/4 c
    carrot, shredded (matchsticks)
  • 1/2
    cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2
    celery stalks- sliced
  • DRESSING
  • 2 Tbsp
    light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    light sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    fat-free buttermilk
  • 2/3 c
    blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 sm
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    truvia (stevia)
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • CHICKEN
  • 2
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning

How To Make black and blue salad

  • 1
    Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid and shake well to combine. Store in the fridge until you are ready to dress your salads.
  • 2
    Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Place in between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound out until uniform thickness, about 1/2 inch. Coat breasts with Cajun seasoning- I used Bobby Webb's Cajun spice mix- check out his recipe here on JAP. Spray pan with cooking spray- I like Pompeians 100% Grapeseed Oil spray- it's all natural, low-cal, and has a high smoke point. Heat pan over medium to medium-high heat. Cook breasts about 3-4 minutes each side, or until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    While the chicken is resting, get your salads assembled. Cut breasts into bite-size pieces, and place on salads. Shake dressing and use a spoon to drizzle over salads. You can garnish with some chopped green onions or chives if you like. Enjoy!
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