Zucchini Artichoke Summer Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delicious Zucchini Artichoke Summer Salad recipe for your healthy meal

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	6 tablespoons olive oil , divided
	4 zucchini , cut into 1 1/2-inch sticks
	1 can garbanzo beans , drained and rinsed
	1 can black olives , drained and sliced
	1 can artichoke hearts , drained and chopped
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

646

Sugar

Fat

41g

Zucchini Artichoke Summer Salad is a delicious and healthy dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. This salad is a combination of grilled chicken, zucchini, garbanzo beans, black olives, and artichoke hearts, tossed together in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. The salad is a good source of protein and fiber, along with other nutrients, making it a filling and nutritious meal. This salad is easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste. You can add other ingredients like fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers for extra flavor and crunch. Serve this refreshing salad as a main course or a side dish, either way, it will be a crowd-pleaser at any event.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2.	Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3.	Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over zucchini sticks and season with salt and black pepper.
4.	Grill chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side.
5.	Grill zucchini sticks on the preheated grill until browned and tender, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes.
6.	Cut grilled chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
7.	In a large bowl, toss together grilled zucchini sticks, garbanzo beans, black olives, artichoke hearts, and grilled chicken pieces.
8.	Pour remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil over salad and mix well, season with salt and black pepper as desired.
9.	Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

PROS

Zucchini Artichoke Summer Salad is a light and healthy dish, loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins.
It’s packed with protein and fiber, making it the perfect choice for a healthy meal.
The salad contains healthy fats from olive oil, and the addition of garbanzo beans offers a good source of plant-based protein.

CONS

The salad contains a high amount of sodium from canned beans and olives.

It may not be suitable for people with kidney problems or high blood pressure.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber, which helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Artichokes are a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system.
Garbanzo beans contain iron and folate, which supports heart health.