Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad
Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad with uncomplicated ingredients and versatility allowing you to seasonally adjusted substitutions. It’s fresh, tasty, and easy!
Chick-Fil-A is known for its legendary chicken sandwiches, but it also has some delectable salad options that don’t really get the attention they need.
I love a good sandwich don’t get me wrong, but I love salads too especially topped with some kind of protein.
Because they are consistently brimming with fresh ingredients, sweet and savory flavors, and ample quantities, the salads may be consumed as an entire meal and will keep you satisfied for many hours.
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad
Because of its unique combination of fruits, veggies, toppings, grilled chicken, and flavorful dressing options, the Market Salad is a great way to intake a nutritional meal on a budget. The salads are wonderful!
If you want to save money and enjoy a fresh meal you much make this copycat recipe.
I changed some things like making my avocado dressing for this salad and creating something that will please my taste buds and I hope yours also.
Just to add that this would be a fantastic option for vegetarians if you just omit the chicken, of course. You can for example roast some chickpeas or perhaps make some firm tofu. If you ask me that would be a wonderful meat replacement.
With that being said, you can use other protein instead of chicken such as steak. ahi tuna, or turkey burgers. Those are some ideas from the top of my head. You can truly be creative and make this salad even more delicious.
Do you like getting your inspiration from restaurants? I love getting my inspo from fast food chains and creating something much healthier and on a budget.
SIMILAR RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
Southern English Pea Salad
Grilled Spicy Corn Salad
Cucumber-Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Salad
BLT Salad
Superfoods Salad
Mixed Greens Kiwifruit and Strawberry Salad
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Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad
Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad is a simple and wonderful better for you lunch idea.
Ingredients
GRILLED CHICKEN:
- 8-ounce chicken breast (apx.175g); 1 chicken breast
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
SALAD
- 2 cups spring mix salad chopped
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ½ cup strawberries, cut in half
- ½ granny smith apple chopped
- ½ gala apple or similar
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled, or feta (or omit)
AVOCADO- RANCH DRESSING
- 1 ripe avocados, washed, cut in half, pit removed and flesh scooped out
- ¼ cup mayo, I like one with olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (lemon works too)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼-½ tablespoon water
OPTIONAL TOPPING
- 1 tbsp. sliced almonds or walnuts
- 1 tbsp. granola
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast on a platter and season with the seasonings. You can do this a night before to create even more flavor. The chicken should then be grilled for about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the size and your grill, or until the breasts are fully done at internal temp of 165 degrees. I used indoor grill.
- You can start putting together the salad as the chicken grills. Combine lettuce with strawberries, blueberries, and apples. You can arrange everything in lines over the lettuce or lightly toss it with dressing before adding chicken, which I do if I am making it for myself.
- Slice the chicken into thin pieces or strips and place it on top of the salad, but you can lightly toss it in.
- Make Dressing by putting everything in a food processor a a blender. You can use a fork but the outcome will me different.
- Drizzle a bit of dressing over it and envoy!
Notes
I tried to strick to what was in my salad. However, with such a great dressing I thought addition of cheese is unnecessary. Also, you can add both types of apples because they do add different flavor, crunch and flavor. In my opinion granola is really not needed, but you do you and add if you like that idea.
You can grill chicken indoor/outdoor, or use pan or air fryer to cook it. Of course grilled chicken gives that extra flavor but if you do not have a grill, hey, cooking it in a pan is fine too.
Also, you may use any mixed greens you have or prefer. If you do not like lettuce use kale and cabbage.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 1063Total Fat 75gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 53gCholesterol 197mgSodium 1158mgCarbohydrates 31gNet Carbohydrates 20gFiber 11gSugar 14gProtein 68g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.