A delicious springtime salad - wonderful contrast between the sweet sugar snap peas and the savory bacon. I would increase the arugula, to balance out the ingredients more with the chicken and cannellini. I also would recommend a more robust base to the dressing than the chicken broth - perhaps equal parts olive oil and cider vinegar.
White Bean Salad with Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 229
- Calories from fat: 23%
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated fat: 2.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 20.8g
- Carbohydrate: 22.7g
- Fiber: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
- Iron: 2.6mg
- Sodium: 550mg
- Calcium: 103mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1/2 pound boneless,skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 bacon slices
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia green onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Preparation
- Steam snap peas, covered, 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; shred chicken; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas, arugula, and beans to ckicken; toss well.
- Add bacon to pan; cook over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Reserve 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Add onions and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; add remaining pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, bacon, broth, and the remaining ingredients. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately
White Bean Salad with Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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